D-values
D-values is the plural of D-value.
Meaning of D-value
Noun
D-value (countable and uncountable, plural D-values)
- In a sterilization procedure, the amount of time required, at a given condition, to kill 90% of relevant microorganisms.
- Synonyms:
- decimal reduction time
Questions about D-values
- What is D-values the plural of?
- D-values is the plural of D-value.
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