Glossary Terms (Simple List)
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Sanitize
To make physically clean and to remove and destroy, to the maximum degree that is practical, agents injurious to health. (TR70)
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Sanitizer
A compound that will reduce the number of vegetative microorganisms to a safe level as determined by public health requirements. Normally a reduction of 103 in vegetative microorganisms is obtained. (TR70)
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Saturated Steam
Steam that is at a temperature and pressure that corresponds to the vaporization curve of water. It is in a state of equilibrium between being a liquid and a gas, with no entrained liquid water. [Synonym: Dry Saturated Steam] (TR01) (TR48) (TR61)
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Saturated Steam Process
A sterilization process, typically used for porous/hard goods loads, where the sterilizing medium is saturated steam. (TR01)
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Scalability Studies
Studies used to assess sizing for the appropriate performance of filter media at increased process volumes. (TR45)
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Scale-Down
The process of decreasing the column volume. (TR38)
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Scale-Down Model
A small-scale process step that has been demonstrated to be representative of a production-scale operation. (TR14)
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Scale-up
The process of increasing the column volume (TR38)
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Schlieren
Optical inhomogeneities in transparent material not necessarily visible to the human eye. In the context of this technical report, Schlieren (from German Schliere, meaning “streak”) are due to localized variations in silicone oil thicknesses. (TR73)
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Screening Studies
Studies used to select a particular type and grade of filter media. (TR45)