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Noun
The process of “cleaning” something, especially with a
chemical or physical means, in order to destroy pathogenic
microorganism.
Lesson Outcomes
After filtration, the following impurities still can be found in water and
need to be treated well:
Microorganism such as Bacteria, viruses, protozoa etc
Dissolved minerals & salts
Colour, odour and taste
Trace elements such as iron and manganese
The substance which is used as disinfection (on non living tissue) are
called as disinfectant. (antiseptic)
Disinfection Mechanism