Final answer:
Filtration is the microbial control method that physically removes microbes from samples without killing or inhibiting their growth, unlike the other options which involve killing or inhibiting microbes.
Step-by-step explanation:
The term that best describes destruction by burning is Fulguration. However, the question posed refers to microbial control methods. Among the options provided, Filtration is the correct answer as it is the microbial control method that does not kill or inhibit microbes but instead removes them physically from samples. Filtration allows liquids or gases to pass through a filter with pores small enough to trap microorganisms. In contrast, the other options like desiccation (drying out), lyophilization (freeze-drying), and nonionizing radiation (like UV light) have effects that either kill or inhibit the growth of microbes.