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| the killing or removal of all living organisms and their viruses from a growth medium |
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| an agent that kills bacteria |
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| the reduction of microbial growth because of a decrease in the number of organisms present or alterations in the microbial environment |
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| an agent that inhibits bacterial growth |
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| treatment that renders an object or inanimate surface safe to handle |
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| an antimicrobial agent used on inamnimate objects |
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| the elimintation of microorganisms from inanimate objects or surfaces |
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