sterilization
Sterilization (noun) means the process of killing off all germs and microorganisms on something. Example: “The hospital follows strict sterilization procedures for its instruments.”
How to use sterilization
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither wiping out germs completely, or a procedure that permanently ends fertility.
Word forms
sterilizations plural
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The hospital follows strict _____ procedures for its instruments.
Etymology
From sterile plus the suffix -ization.
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Rhymes for sterilization
Frequently asked questions
What does “sterilization” mean?
The word “sterilization” means the process of killing off all germs and microorganisms on something. In plain terms, either wiping out germs completely, or a procedure that permanently ends fertility.
How do you use “sterilization” in a sentence?
Here is “sterilization” used in a sentence: “The hospital follows strict sterilization procedures for its instruments.”
What part of speech is “sterilization”?
“Sterilization” is a noun.
Is “sterilization” a common word?
“Sterilization” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sterilization” have?
“Sterilization” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of killing off all germs and microorganisms on something.