Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation
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title:
Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation
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Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) is a disinfection technique employing ultraviolet (UV) light, particularly UV-C (180–280 nm), to kill or inactivate microorganisms. UVGI primarily inactivates microbes by damaging their genetic material, thereby inhibiting their capacity to carry out vital functions. The use of UVGI extends to an array of applications, encompassing food, surface, air, and water disinfection. UVGI devices can inactivate microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, m
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Disinfection method using ultraviolet light
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraviolet_germicidal_irradiation
date created:
2006-09-09T02:12:57Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T13:55:18Z
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