disinfection
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Bacteria and viruses can survive inside amoebae, shielded from disinfection processes that would normally eliminate them.
From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026
Previous research has shown that MPs DOM can produce reactive oxygen species, influence the formation of disinfection byproducts, and alter how pollutants attach to particles in water.
From Science Daily • Dec. 31, 2025
He added the treatment works were "performing much better" over the last 24 hours, and the boiled water notice was implemented as a "precautionary step" while disinfection of water takes place.
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025
They also replaced all hotpot equipment and said they had conducted cleaning and disinfection works.
From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025
Isolation of patients is not requisite, nor any process of disinfection other than that which is incidental to a fresh supply of pure air.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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