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What are antiseptics ? Give examples.

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Antiseptics are chemical compounds which either kill or prevent the growth of micro organism which is applied to the wounds, cuts and diseased skin surfaces.
Ex : (i) Furacine.
(ii) Soframicine .
(iii) Dettol is a mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol.
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