A chemical (commonly chlorine, chloramine, or ozone) or physical process (e g , ultraviolet light) that kills microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa
an agent that kills all growing or vegetative forms of microorganisms, thus completely eliminating them from inanimate objects
a chemical or physical process that kills pathogenic organisms in water Chlorine is often used to disinfect sewage treatment effluent, water supplies, wells, and swimming pools Ultraviolet radiation is another disinfecting process used in wastewater treatment
That which disinfects; an agent for removing the causes of infection, as chlorine
An agent that eliminates all microorganisms except spores; this agent is generally used on inanimate objects
A chemical, usually an oxidant, such as chlorine, chloramine, ozone, hydrogen peroxide or potassium permanganate, or radiation, such as ultraviolet light or ionizing radiation which destroys pathogens in water, a substance or action used to purify a medium and kill or inactivate infectious organisms, chlorine is currently the most common disinfectant used with water
Any oxidant, including but not limited to chlorine, chlorine dioxide, chloramines, and ozone, that is added to water in any part of the treatment or distribution process and is intended to kill or inactivate pathogenic microorganisms
Disinfectant is a substance that kills germs. It is used, for example, for cleaning kitchens and bathrooms. = antiseptic. a chemical or a cleaning product that destroys bacteria antiseptic
Agent that inhibits the growth of or destroys harmful microorganisms such as bacteria
Agent that kills microorganisms e g a chemical or other agent that kills or inactivates micro-organisms in animals, seeds or other plant parts, chemicals used to clean or surface sterilise inanimate objects