An agent used to reduce the number of bacteria on a toilet would most accurately be called a(n)
A) virucide.
B) disinfectant.
C) fungicide.
D) antiseptic.
E) aseptic.

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A disinfectant is a type of agent used to reduce the number of bacteria, viruses, and fungi on surfaces. A virucide only targets viruses, a fungicide only targets fungi, an antiseptic is used on living tissue, and an aseptic is a state of being free from contamination.

An Agent Used to Reduce the Number of Bacteria on a Toilet