
Infective
Possible confusion
Don't mix up 'infective' with 'infected'; 'infective' describes something that can cause infection.

The infective agent has not infected anyone yet.
Collocation examples
'Infective' often pairs with words like 'agent,' 'disease,' or 'stage' to describe infectious aspects.

Researchers are studying the infective stage of the virus.
Negative connotation
'Infective' has a negative connotation since it's related to illnesses and their spread.

Use gloves to handle infective material safely.
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CommunicableContagiousEpidemicInfectiousPandemicPathogenicPestilentialVirulent
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