sterilization
|ster-i-li-za-tion|
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/ˌstɛrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌstɛrɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(sterilize)
make free from microorganisms
Etymology
'sterilization' originates from the Latin word 'sterilis,' meaning 'barren' or 'unproductive.'
'sterilis' transformed into the French word 'stérilisation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sterilization.'
Initially, it meant 'barren or unproductive,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'making something free from bacteria or unable to reproduce.'
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Noun 1
the process of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.
The sterilization of medical equipment is crucial to prevent infections.
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Noun 2
the process of making an organism unable to reproduce.
The sterilization of pets is a common practice to control animal population.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42