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  2. Antiseptic - Wikipedia

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    An antiseptic (Greek: ἀντί, romanized: anti, lit. 'against' [ 1 ] and σηπτικός , sēptikos , 'putrefactive' [ 2 ] ) is an antimicrobial substance or compound that is applied to living tissue to reduce the possibility of sepsis , infection , or putrefaction .

  3. Bactericide - Wikipedia

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    alcohols with or without antiseptic additives, used mainly for skin antisepsis, weak organic acids such as sorbic acid, benzoic acid, lactic acid and salicylic acid; some phenolic compounds, such as hexachlorophene, triclosan and Dibromol, and; cationic surfactants, such as 0.05–0.5% benzalkonium, 0.5–4% chlorhexidine, 0.1–2% octenidine ...

  4. Disinfectant - Wikipedia

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    A 3% solution is also used as an antiseptic. Hydrogen peroxide vapor is used as a medical sterilant and as room disinfectant. Hydrogen peroxide has the advantage that it decomposes to form oxygen and water thus leaving no long term residues, but hydrogen peroxide as with most other strong oxidants is hazardous, and solutions are a primary irritant.

  5. Skin disinfection - Wikipedia

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    Skin disinfection is a process that involves the application of a disinfectant to reduce levels of microorganisms on the skin. [1] Disinfecting the skin of the patient and the hands of the healthcare providers are an important part of surgery.

  6. Antimicrobial - Wikipedia

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    Antimicrobial use has been common practice for at least 2000 years. Ancient Egyptians and ancient Greeks used specific molds and plant extracts to treat infection. [5]In the 19th century, microbiologists such as Louis Pasteur and Jules Francois Joubert observed antagonism between some bacteria and discussed the merits of controlling these interactions in medicine. [6]

  7. 37 things you didn't know you could do with vodka - AOL

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    The vodka is an antiseptic and will destroy any fungus or bacteria, and it will dry odorless. Make an ice pack : Make a quick and easy ice pack by mixing two cups of water with a half cup of vodka ...

  8. Alcohols (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    Alcohols, in various forms, are used medically as an antiseptic, disinfectant, and antidote. [1] Alcohols applied to the skin are used to disinfect skin before a needle stick and before surgery. [2] They may also be used as a hand sanitizer; [2] to clean other areas; [2] and in mouthwashes.

  9. Dem strategist says Trump is popular because he 'sounds like ...

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    A Democratic strategist argued that President Trump's popularity can be credited to the fact he has adopted many practical policies that have been abandoned by modern Democrats.