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What is Hydroxyl ions are highly oxidizing free radicals that destroy bacteria by: and explain in detail?
The release of hydroxyl ions in an aqueous environment is related to the antimicrobial property. Hydroxyl ions are highly oxidizing free radicals that destroy bacteria by:

Damaging the cytoplasmic membrane
Protein denaturation
Damaging bacterial DNA