The destruction of infectious agents on an object by direct application of a chemical is ____.
A) sanitization
B) disinfection
C) purification
D) surgical asepsis
E) sterilization

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Disinfection refers to the process of eliminating or reducing harmful microorganisms from inanimate objects and surfaces using chemicals. Unlike sterilization, which kills all forms of microbial life, disinfection does not necessarily eliminate all microorganisms, especially resistant bacterial spores.

The Destruction of Infectious Agents on an Object by Direct