inactivation factor

initialism: IF
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.15199
Number that expresses the reduction in the numbers of a microorganism, brought about by a sterilization process.
Note: The IF value is specific for a microorganism and a sterilization process.
Source:
PAC, 2009, 81, 971. (Glossary of terms related to pharmaceutics (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)) on page 988 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'inactivation factor' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.15199 RIS BibTex EndNote
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