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It is any chemical substance, that kills harmful bacteria, or other microorganism's, on the surface of objects, so as to protect the handler of those objects from infections caused by those microorganism's.

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Antiseptics are used to clear the area/articles free of germs.

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An employee falls and scrapes his knee at work An antiseptic is applied to his knee what does that mean?

Antiseptic is used to kill any bacteria. Antiseptic is a substance that destroys microorganisms that carry disease without harming body tissues


What is an antiseptic?

It can be defined as followed. Something that kills all life forms.


Which non metal used as antiseptic?

The nonmetal element iodine can be used as an antiseptic.


What are germicides?

A substance or other agent that destroys harmful microorganisms; an antiseptic.


What antimicrobial substance is applied to living tissue to reduce the possibility of infection?

antiseptic


Can you give me a sentence of antiseptic?

Antiseptic is used to prevent an infection of an open wound.


Is nitric used as an antiseptic?

No .


What is the non-metallic element present in antiseptic solutions?

Iodine (or a iodide) can be used in antiseptic solutions.


A halogen that is used as an antiseptic?

Iodine


Halogen used as antiseptic?

the answer is iodine


Can green tea be used as antiseptic?

yes it can be used


What is the difference between alcohol and antiseptic?

An antiseptic is an anti-microbacterial solution or material used to kill bacteria. It's used to sterilize things. Alcohol wipes are a form of an antiseptic, commonly used to clean sites for shots at hospitals.