The compound ethylene oxide is used in

A) sanitization.
B) sterilization.
C) antisepsis.
D) degerming.
E) disinfection.


B
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Chemical Methods of Microbial Control
Learning Outcome: 9.27

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