HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
FLORICULTURE
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A chemical compound used as an additive to prevent the growth of bacteria in vase water is considered to be a(n)
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acidifier
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biocide
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botrytis
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citric acid
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A biocide is a chemical substance, mixture, or microorganism intended to control any harmful organism in a way that is not purely physical or mechanical.
Detailed explanation-2: -Biocides are used to decontaminate the skin of patients and health professionals, any surfaces that could harbour bacteria, and any instruments in contact with patients. Biocides are also used as antiseptics to treat infections in mucous membranes and damaged skin.
Detailed explanation-3: -It is formulated in several different forms. Usually hypochlorite is applied as sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and calcium hypochlorite (Ca(OCl)2). These compounds can be applied as biocides.
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