Answer:
Antiseptics are the chemical
substances which prevent the growth of micro-organisms causing infection and
also kill them. These are applied on living tissues particularly in open wounds
and cuts so that bacterial infection may not take place. Antiseptics also
constitute certain deodorants and breath purifier. The commonly used
antiseptics are phenol, dettol, iodoform. Gentian violet and Methylene blue.
Disinfectant can also behave in the same
way as antiseptics. However, these are harmful to the living tissues and are
therefore, used to disinfect floors, toilets instruments etc.
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