Antimicrobial agent that is applied to non-living objects (compare: antisepsis) to reduce the number of microorganisms (unwanted germs and parasites) on them (compare:sterilization)
Veure'n mésAn agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease.
Preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms.
An agent, such as heat, radiation, or a chemical, that disinfects by destroying, neutralizing, or inhibiting the growth of disease-carrying microorganisms.\ (Source: AMHER)
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