Chapter 8 Keywords

Question 1

a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microbes such as bacteria.

Answer 1

Anitmicrocbialagent

Question 2

a substance or preparation for killing fungi

Answer 2

fungicide

Question 3

The act or process of heating a beverage or other food, such as milk or beer, to a specific temperature for a specific period of time in order to kill microorganisms

Answer 3

Paste Urization

Question 4

making something free of germs as by sterilizing

Answer 4

Sanitization

Question 5

A substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of disease-causing microorganisms

Answer 5

Antiseptics

Question 6

An agent that inhibits or destroys viruses

Answer 6

Viricide

Question 7

the destruction of all living microorganisms

Answer 7

Sterilization

Question 8

any chemical agent used chiefly on inanimate objects to destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful organisms

Answer 8

disinfectant

Question 9

a substance or preparation for killing algae

Answer 9

algicide

Question 10

An agent that kills germs, especially pathogenic microorganisms

Answer 10

germicide

Question 11

a substance or preparation for killing bacteria

Answer 11

bactericide

Question 12

an apparatus in which steam under pressure effects sterilization

Answer 12

autoclave

Question 13

An organic molecule that serves as a wetting agent or emulsifier and may be used as an antimicrobial agent

Answer 13

detergent