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microorganism [¦mī·krō′ȯr·gə‚niz·əm] (microbiology) A microscopic organism, including bacteria, protozoans, yeast, viruses, and algae. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Virtually all micro-organisms are susceptible to ultraviolet disinfection, producing hundreds of gallons of purified water for each penny of operational costs without the danger of chemical overload. The act of wound contamination is recognised as introducing micro-organisms into the wound (Ellis 2004). Food processing is an industry characterised by a focus on hygiene and absolute cleanliness, but even so micro-organisms can quickly build up on equipment after extended periods of downtime, whilst bacteria can flourish in mechanical troublespots on products and systems - such as threads, indents and corners. |
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