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disinfectantAgent that kills, or prevents the growth of, bacteria and other micro-organisms. Chemical disinfectants include carbolic acid (phenol, used by Joseph Lister in surgery in the 1870s), ethanol, methanol, chlorine, and iodine. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Ultraviolet water purification is a unique and rapid method of water disinfection providing a safe, effective and economical method of purifying water without the use of heat or chemicals. treatment plants, a multi-institute research team has identified some unexpected by-products of disinfection processes. Advanced Vapor Technologies (AVT) has released Thermal Accelerated Nano Crystal Sanitation (TANCS), a new disinfection process. |
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