Effect of Water on the Thermal Death of a Hydrocarbon Bacterium in a Nonaqueous Fluid |
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Authors: | Paul A. LaRock |
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Abstract: | A bacterium that grows in oil was tested for survival at elevated temperatures in menstruums of varying water content. For each doubling of the water concentration, the surviving fraction decreased by a factor of approximately 3.0. A minimum value of 0.02% water is required before enhanced killing occurs. |
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