Because some microbes survive it, a disinfected item is not considered:

Question

Accepted Answer

A. Sterile

1. Sterilisation kills everything present.
2. Disinfection only reduces the load.
3. So the item is not sterile.
_Source: OpenStax Microbiology, Chapter 13, Control of Microbial Growth._

Answer

Storable

Answer

Suitable

Answer

Sellable

Because some microbes survive it, a disinfected item is not considered:

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