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Define the following by giving one example of each: (i) Antiseptics (ii) Antioxidants (iii) Narcotic analgesics

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Solution : (i) Antiseptics are the chemicals applied to the LIVING tissues either to kill or prevent the growth of micro organisms. Example : dettol.
(ii) Antioxidants are the compounds which RETARDS the action of oxygen on food and reduces its rate of decomposition by OXIDATION. Example: BHA.
(iii) Narcotic analgesics are the chemicals used for the relief of pst operative pain. Example: morphine.


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