antiseptics

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Substances that prevent or inhibit the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.

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THINGAMABOB OR THINGUMMY: CAN YOU DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE US AND UK TERMS IN THIS QUIZ?

Do you know the difference between everyday US and UK terminology? Test yourself with this quiz on words that differ across the Atlantic.

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

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They also make “food grade industrial alcohol” used in everything from solvents and antiseptics to fungicides.
Your ‘Craft’ Rye Whiskey Is Probably From a Factory Distillery in Indiana|Eric Felten|July 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
No class of foods on the market has less need for antiseptics than canned goods, yet their use is rather common.
Detection of the Common Food Adulterants|Edwin M. Bruce
In all applications of size, it is common to use antiseptics.
Animal Proteins|Hugh Garner Bennett
Kenny sickened at the faint odor of antiseptics and softly closed the door.
Kenny|Leona Dalrymple

Locally, curettage and the application of suitable antiseptics are indicated.
Lameness of the Horse|John Victor Lacroix
Nearby stood a lanky surgeon of the volunteers discussing antiseptics with Dr. Jones.
Port O' Gold|Louis John Stellman