Why Boiling water can be used to disinfect but not to sterilize?

Answer 1

Certain bacteria such as thermophiles and hyperthermophiles are capable of surviving and thriving in high temperatures, especially those beneath 100C (the temperature water boils at). Thus, boiling instruments would not be sterile as certain microorganisms would still be present.

Answer 2

Boiling water can disinfect by killing most pathogens, but it may not reach temperatures high enough or maintain them for long enough to kill all spores and viruses, which are more resistant to heat. Sterilization requires more rigorous methods such as autoclaving or using chemical disinfectants to ensure the complete elimination of all forms of life, including spores and viruses.

Answer 3

When boiling (100c) kills bacteria.But doesnt remove foregin bodies. To strelize to make make clean and pure.To disinfect is to kill all bacteria

Answer 4

temperature