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bacterial spore |
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bacterial spore, n a bacteria that, because of its thick outer wall, is easily able to survive in hostile environments otherwise not conducive to bacterial growth and reproduction. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 5 to 1 kGy Fungi and mold control 1 to 3 kGy Food spoilage bacteria 1 to 3 kGy Municipal sludge disinfection 3 to 10 kGy Bacterial spore sterilization 10 to 30 kGy Virus particle sterilization 10 to 30 kGy Smoke scrubbing (S[O. Oxidizing agents, such as peroxides, can destroy cells, including bacterial spores, but they work slowly. High level disinfectants are required to destroy all microorganisms, including bacterial spores and must be proven to kill TB, HIV, and HBV once the items have been cleaned and heat sterilized, or cold sterilized at the appropriate temperature for the recommended amount of time. |
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