Mild chemical substances which kill germs when applied on body are called:

Antibodies

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Antitoxins

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Vaccines

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Antiseptics

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The correct option is D
Antiseptics

The mild chemical substances which are applied to living tissues are called antiseptics. They kill germs and reduce the possibility of any infection. Due to their mild concentration they cause no harm to the skin or body. Eg., dettol, benzoic acid, boric acid, etc.

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