Associations to the word «Sterilization»

Wiktionary

STERILIZATION, noun. (uncountable) The process of treating something to kill or inactivate microorganisms.
STERILIZATION, noun. (uncountable) A procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing.
STERILIZATION, noun. (countable) an instance of a sterilization procedure
STERILIZATION, noun. (uncountable) A monetary policy operation used to offset a foreign exchange intervention.

Dictionary definition

STERILIZATION, noun. The act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce).
STERILIZATION, noun. The procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means).

Wise words

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