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Microbe control
Types of control of microorganisms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the destruction and removal of all living organisms | sterilization |
| agent that kills the growing forms of pathogens; doesn't kill spore-formers; used on inanimate objects | disinfectant |
| agent that kills or inhibits microbes; is non-toxic when used on skin | antiseptic |
| agent that disinfects and/or removes toxic materials (bacterial toxins & chemical toxins) from an area; is used to rid area of ionizing radiation | decontaminant |
| chemical agent that kills microbes; can be used as an antiseptic or disinfectant | germicide |
| agent capable of killing bacteria; note: exponential death of bacterial growth; high concentration | bactericidal |
| agent capable of inhibiting bacterial growth and reproduction; low concentration | bacteriostatic |
| agent capable of killing members of the genus Pseudomonas | pseudomonicidal |
| agent inhibits fungal growth and reproduction; stops the growth of yeasts and mold | fungistatic |
| agent capable of killing fungi | fungicidal |
| agent capable of killing, destroying (or complete inactivation of) viruses; a term used for "industrial purposes" | viricidal |