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Question
Define the following term with a suitable example in each:
Disinfectants
Solution
Disinfectants are the chemicals which either kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms. They are applied to inanimate objects such as floors, drainage system, instruments, etc.
Chlorine in the concentration of 0.2 to 0.4 ppm in aqueous solution is a disinfectant.
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