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How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants?

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(i) Antiseptics and disinfectants are chemicals which kill or present the growth of microorganisms. (ii) The difference between them is antiseptics are applied to living tissues, such as wound, cuts etc whereas disinfectants are applied to in animate objects such as floors, drainage etc.
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