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It is used to minimize the number of microrganisms but does not kill them completely or destroy them. | In this process the complete elimination of microrganisms occur. |
It does not eliminate bacterial spores | It involves killing of bacterail and vegetative sporea produxed. |
They are used for generally surface decontamination or air | It include an sterilization process where the deconatmination is done of food, surgical instruments and equipment. |
It has the process of chlorination, coagulation ,ozone ,Chlorine dioxide ,UV etc. | It includes heat,steaming,d ry heat,moist heat, chemical sterilization,ethylene oxide gas,r adiation sterlization,etc. |
It can be used in daily life and do not require an strict protocol. | They are carried out in surgical operations and various lab activity and requires an strict protocol to be followed. |
Requires an estimated 10 minutes of xontact time | It requires an 1 minute of xontact time for an efdective functionality. |
It is not an absoulte condition | it is an absolute condition. |
Thus , this table is an easy way to understand the differentation in both of the categoriea and easy to remember.