fomite definition by Wordo

Noun

An

inanimate

object

capable

of

carrying

infectious

agents

(

such

as

bacteria

,

viruses

or

prions

),

and

thus

passively

enabling

their

transmission

between

hosts

;

common

examples

include

towels

,

dishcloths

,

kitchenware

/

flatware

,

and

laundry

.