Match the following terms to their definitions.

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the removal of visible soil from objects and surfaces
destroying all harmful microorganisms
removing and destroying all microbial life
a group of chemical compounds which make handwashing effective by lowering the surface tension of water and emulsifying microbes to loosen and lift them away

Answer 1

Here are the matches for the terms to their definitions:

1. the removal of visible soil from objects and surfaces - Cleaning
2. destroying all harmful microorganisms - Disinfection
3. removing and destroying all microbial life - Sterilization
4. a group of chemical compounds which make handwashing effective by lowering the surface tension of water and emulsifying microbes to loosen and lift them away - Surfactants