What cleaning process does an ultrasonic cleaner use to remove fine soil from instruments?

What cleaning process does an ultrasonic

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AHigh-pressure steam jets
BUltraviolet light exposure
CChemical sterilization with peracetic acid
DCavitation produced by high-frequency sound waves

✓ Correct answer: D. Cavitation produced by high-frequency sound waves Ultrasonic cleaners use cavitation, where high-frequency sound waves create microscopic bubbles that implode and dislodge soil from crevices, box locks, and serrations.

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