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Sterilization
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Removal/destruction of all forms of microbial life including endospores and viruses (except prions)
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Disinfection
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Destruction of vegetative pathogens
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Antisepsis
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Destruction of vegetative pathogens on living tissue
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Degerming
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Removal of microbes from a limited area
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Sanitation
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Lower microbial counts on eating/drinking utensils to safe public health levels
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Bacteriostatic
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Prevents the growth of bacteria
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Bactericidal
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Kills bacteria
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Germicide
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Used in specific quantities and concentrations that target microscopic bacteria
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Bactericide
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Used to kill bacteria
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Fungicide
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Kills fungi
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