microbial contamination
collocation in Englishmeaningsofmicrobialandcontamination
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microbial
adjective
uk/maɪˈkrəʊ.bi.əl/us/maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/
relating to microbes (= very small living things, especially ones that ...
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contamination
noun[U]
uk/kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/us/kənˌtæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
the process of making something dirty or poisonous, or the state of containing unwanted or dangerous ...
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(Definition ofmicrobialandcontaminationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Spacecrafts and the ultra clean rooms they are assembled in, are routinely monitored formicrobialcontamination.
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However, even in the absence of, or much reduced,microbialcontamination, recalcitrant seeds ultimately lose viability.
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The authors investigated the feasibility and efficacy of chemical disinfection of themicrobialcontaminationon visitors' boots.
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It is suggested that this discharging of stagnant water will improve the quality of the water and reduce the malodour and bad taste imparted to the water bymicrobialcontamination.
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Furthermore, other studies that investigated a perception that organically grown foods have less chemical andmicrobialcontaminationthan conventionally produced foods40-42 also report contrasting conclusions.
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Low income, poor housing conditions, limited parental education,microbialcontaminationof weaning foods, use of unprotected water and personal hygiene are all important variables influencing mortality from diarrhoea.
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Microbiological surveys were carried to determine the baseline level ofmicrobialcontaminationfollowed by assessment of a range of proprietary products in a reproducible controlled laboratory model.
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Coastal waters are most at risk from the destruction of habitats,microbialcontaminationof seafood and beaches and, indeed, from fouling in general.
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Virginiamycin is used in the fuel ethanol industry to preventmicrobialcontamination.
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During laundering, temperature, together with the action of water and detergent work together to reducemicrobialcontaminationlevels on fabrics.
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He also argued that, conversely,microbialcontaminationof manmade satellites and probes may obscure the search for extraterrestrial life.
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Regulations for rapid chilling, adequate trimming and sanitary washing are enforced to reducemicrobialcontamination.
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Two new molecular methods have been approved for assessment ofmicrobialcontaminationon spacecraft surfaces.
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Sprouts are legally defined, and have additional regulations concerning their production and marketing due to their relatively high risk ofmicrobialcontaminationcompared to other greens.
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