How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants? Give one example of each.

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(N/A) Antiseptics and disinfectants are both antimicrobial substances,but they differ in their application.
Antiseptics are applied to living tissues such as wounds,cuts,ulcers,or diseased skin surfaces to either kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms. An example is $0.2 \%$ solution of phenol.
Disinfectants are applied to inanimate objects like floors,drainage systems,and instruments,and they are harmful to living tissues. An example is chlorine in the concentration of $0.2$ to $0.4 \ ppm$ in aqueous solution.

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