Most anti-virus software carries out disinfection after reporting the presence of a virus to the user. During disinfection, the virus may be removed from the system and, whenever possible, any affected data is recovered. Found on http://home.mcafee.com/virusinfo/glossary?ctst=1#
A cleaning process which destroys of most microorganism, but not highly resistant forms such as bacterial and mycotic spores or the AIDS virus. Found on http://www.bracesinfo.com/glossary.html
(from the article `antimicrobial agent`) ...antiseptics are general protoplasmic poisons and if used in sufficient concentration are harmful to the body`s cells and tissues as well as to ... ...water begins with intake screens to prevent fish and debris from entering the plant and damaging pumps and other components. Conventional ... ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/d/56
effective killing by chemical or physical processes of all organisms capable of causing infectious disease. Chlorination is the disinfection method commonly employed in sewage-treatment processes. Found on http://www.chemicalglossary.net/definition/532-Disinfection
<dentistry> A cleaning process which destroys of most microorganism, but not highly resistant forms such as bacterial and mycotic spores or the AIDS virus. ... (08 Jan 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(dis″in-fek´shәn) the act of disinfecting, using specialized cleansing techniques that destroy or prevent growth of organisms capable of infection. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
effective killing by chemical or physical processes of all organisms capable of causing infectious disease. Chlorination is the disinfection method commonly employed in sewage-treatment processes. Found on http://www.hach.com/chemGlossary
Type: Term Pronunciation: dis′in-fek′shŭn Definitions: 1. Destruction of pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins or vectors by direct exposure to chemical or physical agents. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=25927
Disinfection means treatment process in which certain or all pathogenic organisms which may cause infection are destroyed from the water. Disinfection can take place by several means: chlorine gas is the most commonly used chemical, ozone and UV-light are competing technologies to chemicals. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22436