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ULTRA-VIOLET DISINFECTION [1 record]

Record 1 2023-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
  • Food Safety
  • Hygiene and Health
CONT

Ultraviolet light disinfection involves irradiating the potable water with UV [ultraviolet] light at a specific wave length. The UV light interrupts the DNA of the microorganisms, rendering the microorganisms unviable.

Key term(s)
  • ultra-violet light disinfection
  • ultra-violet radiation disinfection
  • ultra-violet disinfection

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux
  • Salubrité alimentaire
  • Hygiène et santé
CONT

La désinfection par lumière ultraviolette est un traitement très populaire qui fonctionne grâce à l'émission d'ondes UV [ultraviolettes] (185 nm [nanomètres] - 254 nm) qui vont s'attaquer à l'ADN des organismes présents dans l'eau.

Key term(s)
  • désinfection par lumière ultra-violette
  • désinfection par rayonnement ultra-violet
  • désinfection aux rayons ultra-violets
  • désinfection par ultra-violets

Spanish

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