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Technical
Sterilization
Steh-ruh-luh-ZAY-shuhn
/ˌstɛrʌlʌˈzeɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
sterilization
Dictionary meaning
The procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms, usually by heat or chemical means.
Examples
- In preparation for the surgery, all the instruments underwent sterilization.
- The patient underwent voluntary sterilization to prevent unwanted pregnancies.
Synonyms: sterilisation
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