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antiseptic [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Personal Care and Hygiene (General)
DEF

A substance that will inhibit the growth and development of microorganisms without necessarily destroying them.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hygiène et soins corporels (Généralités)
OBS

[Le] terme antiseptique ne s'applique généralement qu'aux substances suffisamment peu toxiques pour être appliquées sur des tissus vivants.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec le terme désinfectant.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cuidado e higiene personales (Generalidades)
DEF

Sustancia que [...] destruye los microorganismos nocivos o impide su actividad.

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