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Salt is better classified as a microbial inhibitor - it reduces the amount of water available for the bacteria to grow and so stops them from growing and dividing. If used in high enough concentrations, salt can be an antimicrobial, but very few people will apply enough salt to a food to make this happen.
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What do Sumo wrestlers throw into the ring prior to a match?
To get grip and purify the ring, Sumo and the Japanese thought it would protect them from injuries. It also serves as a disinfectant to prevent any cuts or scrapes from getting infected.
Are leeches will die after sprayed by disinfectant?
No. Leaches are a disgusting animal that don't die until salt is poured on them.
Is bleaching powder a base or a salt?
Bleaching powder is a salt that contains the hypochlorite ion. It is commonly used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent.
What is the compound of NaClO2?
The compound NaClO₂ is sodium chlorite. It is an inorganic salt commonly used in bleaching processes and as a disinfectant.
Can you soak a adult circumcision in lukewarm salt water?
Ishould not do any harm if you dont leave it there too long and it will have a disinfectant effect.
Can you use table salt to soak your cartiladge piercing in?
No, it contains iodine which is actually harmful to the wound. You must use sea salt (available at health food stores and most drug stores). The sea salt does not contain iodine and has a natural antiseptic and disinfectant in it.
Why nitrogen is used as disinfectant?
Nitrogen is not commonly used as a disinfectant. Disinfectants are typically chemical solutions or agents that are specifically designed to kill or inactivate microorganisms. Nitrogen is an inert gas and does not possess disinfectant properties.
How can you put disinfectant in a sentence?
Chlorine is used as a disinfectant. It helps in killing germs.
The lower the phenol coefficient is the stronger the disinfectant is?
No,, the higher the phenol coefficient the stronger the disinfectant
Will salt water swimming pool pass ms state health inspection for public pool?
Not sure on MS, but in CA saltwater is ok as long as there is a measurable free disinfectant available.
Is nitrogen disinfectant?
No.
Dettol is an?
antiseptic disinfectant commonly used for cleaning and protecting wounds from infection.
