Lab Quiz 35
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Bacteriocidal
Agents that kill bacterial cells
Sanitizers
Agents that reduce microbial numbers to a safe level but do not completely eliminate all microbes.
Disinfectants
Chemical agents that are applied to inanimate objects such as floors, walls, and tabletops to kill microorganisms. Usually more harsh than antiseptics and are more damaging to living tissue.
Sterilants/Sporocides
Destroy all microbial life, including endospores. Ex. ethylene oxide
Bacteriostatic
Only inhibits the growth of bacterial cells but does not kill them.
Antiseptics
Substances such as alcohol or betadine that inhibit microbial growth or kill microorganisms and are gentle enough to be applied to living tissue. Do NOT destroy endospores.
