________ is not as effective as wet heat and requires a much longer time to completely sterilize items, but it may be used to sterilize articles that may be damaged by wet heat or steam. A common temperature for this type of sterilization is 338°F (170°C) for 60 minutes but is ineffective against spores

A) Chemical sterilization
B) Autoclaving
C) Gas sterilization
D) Dry heat sterilization


D

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