Relationships Related Term:  fumigation n. ~ The removal of germs and microorganisms.

A process of cleaning that kills most micro-organisms.

antiinfective

The destruction of pathogens by physical or chemical means.

Removal or inactivation of bacterial or organic contamination by addition of chemistry, heat, or ultraviolet light.

To free from infection especially by destroying harmful microorganisms.

The action that an antivirus

(n) treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms

In biology and medicine it is differentiated between disinfection and sterilisation. The term disinfection generally designates the reduction of biologically active substances by several magnitudes so that the risk of infection can be considered to be eliminated. Usually desinfection is performed by liquid agents which destroy biological substance. [..]

effective killing by chemical or physical processes of all organisms capable of causing infectious disease. Chlorination is the disinfection method commonly employed in sewage-treatment processes.

Disinfection means treatment process in which certain or all pathogenic organisms which may cause infection are destroyed from the water. Disinfection can take place by several means: chlorine gas is [..]

A chemical or photochemical process used to destroy or impair an organism’s cell structure, metabolism or ability to grow, such as chlorination, chlorine dioxide, chloramination, ultraviolet irradiation, ozonation and distillation.

Rendering pathogens harmless through the use of Heat, Antiseptics, Antibacterial Agents, etc.

The act of cleansing the hands with Water or other liquid, with or without the inclusion of Soap or other Detergent, for the purpose of destroying infectious microorganisms.

Rendering pathogens harmless through the use of heat, antiseptics, antibacterial agents, etc.

the application, after thorough cleansing, of procedures intended to destroy the infectious or parasitic agents of animal diseases, including zoonoses; this applies to premises, vehicles and different objects which may have been directly or indirectly contaminated.

A process used to reduce

The treatment of water to remove or inactivate viruses, bacteria, and other pathogenic organisms.

The inactivation or killing of pathogens. This plant uses UV lamps to disrupt the DNA of pathogens which makes them unable to reproduce. Most plants use chlorine but it's dangerous to handle and [..]

Reduces micro-organisms to a level that will not allow harmful contamination or food spoilage. Chemicals and methods must be food safe.

is a process capable of destroying pathogenic microorganisms but, as ordinarily used, not bacterial spores.

a process that reduces or completely eliminates all pathogenic microorganisms except spores. See also high-level disinfection

Destruction of pathogenic and other kinds of microorganisms by physical or chemical means.

Irreversible inactivation of pathogens to reach a concentration level at which infection of humans is unlikely.

The process in which most microorganisms are killed, especially pathogenic microbes. See chlorination

The process designed to kill or inactivate most microorganisms in water or wastewater, including essentially all pathogenic (disease-causing) bacteria. There are several ways to disinfect, with chlori [..]

A process which destroys or irreversibly inactivates micro-organisms and reduces their number to a non-hazardous level.

The inactivation of disease-causing organisms using chemicals, radiation (also solar), heat or physical separation processes.

The process of killing disease-causing microorganisms.

To water experts, disinfection is a general process to kill living organisms. It does not refer to the removal of unwelcome chemical compounds in the water supply.

A process which destroys or irreversibly inactivates micro-organisms and reduces their number to a non-hazardous level.

The removal or killing of bacteria and other disease causing organisms.

Disinfection technologies kill or screen-out biological contaminants present in a water supply. Chlorination, microfiltration, ozone, and ultraviolet light are examples.

The inactivation of disease-producing microorganisms. Disinfection does not destroy bacterial spores. Medical equipment/devices must be cleaned thoroughly before effective disinfection can take place. See also, Disinfectant

Untreated sewage carries large numbers of potentially disease-causing pathogens originating in human waste that would be a health hazard if discharged into recreational or shellfishing areas. Llike mo [..]

The reduction of microoganisms to a level that will not lead to harmful contamination or spoilage of food. Disinfection usually requires the use of chemical agents or possbly physical action that will [..]

To free from infection especially by destroying harmful microorganisms.

A process in which pathogenic, disease causing, bacteria are killed; it may involve the use of chemical agents such as chlorine.

A process capable of destroying pathogenic microorganisms, but not bacterial spores.

Disinfection does not necessarily kill all microorganisms; it is less effective than sterilisation, which kills all types of life, whereas disinfection generally means a reduction of pathogenic microo [..]

the killing of the larger portion of the harmful and objectionable bacteria in the sewage. Usually accomplished by introduction of chlorine, but more and more facilities are using exposure to ultravio [..]

The destruction of infectious agents such as bacteria or viruses. Most wastewater treatment plants use chlorine for disinfection.

A chemical or physical process that kills pathogenic organisms.

The destruction of pathogens by applying agents (disinfectants) such as chlorine.

Treatment with disinfectant materials in order to destroy harmful microorganisms

a process reducing the number of viable microorganisms, but does not insure the complete destruction of microbial forms, such as spores and viruses (EATB 2003).