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: [[Antiseptic]]s may be concentrated [[salt]]s or [[alcohol]]s. | : [[Antiseptic]]s may be concentrated [[salt]]s or [[alcohol]]s. | ||
| − | : Some common [[substance]]s have [[antiseptic]] [[property|properties]] such as ear wax or | + | : Some common [[substance]]s have [[antiseptic]] [[property|properties]] such as ear wax or honey. |
: [[Antiseptic]]s may target only one type of [[micro-organism]]. [[Antibacterial]] [[chemical]]s affect [[bacteria]] but not [[fungi]]. [[Antifungal]] [[chemical]]s affect [[fungi]] but not [[bacteria]]. | : [[Antiseptic]]s may target only one type of [[micro-organism]]. [[Antibacterial]] [[chemical]]s affect [[bacteria]] but not [[fungi]]. [[Antifungal]] [[chemical]]s affect [[fungi]] but not [[bacteria]]. | ||
Revision as of 10:14, 8 April 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
An antiseptic is a chemical that can kill or weaken harmful micro-organisms. These are usually used on the body but not ingested as they can be toxic to other organisms.
About Antiseptics
- Antiseptics may be concentrated salts or alcohols.
- Some common substances have antiseptic properties such as ear wax or honey.
- Antiseptics may target only one type of micro-organism. Antibacterial chemicals affect bacteria but not fungi. Antifungal chemicals affect fungi but not bacteria.