What is the basic difference between antiseptics and disinfectants?

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(N/A) Antiseptics are chemical substances applied to living tissues such as wounds,cuts,ulcers,and diseased skin to kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms.
Disinfectants are chemical substances applied to inanimate objects such as floors,drainage systems,and instruments to kill microorganisms,but they are harmful to living tissues.

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