Thursday, March 7, 2013

My Dictionary 3

Sterilization:

 refers to the removal or destruction of all microbes, including viruses, and bacterial endospores, in or on an object.

Aseptic:

describes an environment or procedure that is free of contamination by pathogens.

Disinfection:

refers to the use of physical or chemical agents known as disinfectants to inhibit or destroy microorganisms, especially pathogens.


Degerming:

is the removal of microbes from a surface by scrubbing, such as when you wash your hands.


Sanitation:

is the process of disinfecting places  and utensils used by the public to reduce the number of pathogenic microbes to meet accepted public health standards.


Pasteurization:

is the  use of heat to kill pathogens and reduce the number of spoilage microorganisms in food and beverages. 


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