Sterilization (microbiology)
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Sterilization refers to any process that removes, kills, or deactivates all forms of life and other biological agents present in fluid or on a specific surface or object. Sterilization can be achieved
Microorganisms growing on an agar plate
Joseph Lister, a pioneer of antiseptic surgery.
Dry heat sterilizer
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Disinfectant
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A disinfectant is a chemical substance or compound used to inactivate or destroy microorganisms on inert surfaces. Disinfection does not necessarily kill all microorganisms, especially resistant bacte
Sterilization (microbiology)
…Sterilization can be achieved through various means, including heat, chemicals, irradiation, high pressure, and filtration. Sterilization is distinct from disinfection, sanitization, and pasteurization, in that those methods reduce rather than eliminate all forms of life and biological agents present. After sterilization…
Disinfection of a floor using disinfectant liquid applied using a mop.
Alcohol hand sanitizer dispenser in an office in Poland