CHEMOSTERILANT
1. A chemical used to kill micro organisms including spores. 2. A pesticide used to interfere with the reproductive cycle on a target organism.
1. A chemical used to kill micro organisms including spores. 2. A pesticide used to interfere with the reproductive cycle on a target organism.
A compound of chlorine with another element or group; a salt of hydrochloric acid.
A principal member of a timber or steel roof truss which extends from one end to the other, primarily to resist bending.
An adverse effect on a human or animal body, with symptoms that develop slowly over a prolonged period, or that occur frequently. Examples include cancer and irreversible damage to certain organs.
Long-term contact with a substance, usually lasting from several weeks to a lifetime.
Adverse (chronic) effects resulting from repeated doses of, or prolonged exposure to, a substance over a relatively prolonged period, with resulting long-term, poisonous human health effects.
A fungus commonly found in the outdoor environment (e.g., soil, leaves).
To remove residues or contaminates caused by a specific incident or damage, as distinguished from pre-existing or normal conditions.
A transparent finish; the application of such a finish.
A window located high on a wall to admit light; a high wall containing such windows.