noun
Uncommon
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.”
noun
1
The process of killing off all germs and microorganisms on something.
"The hospital follows strict sterilization procedures for its instruments."
2
A medical procedure that permanently prevents someone (or an animal) from reproducing.
"The vet recommended sterilization to control the local cat population."
"Spaying a cat is a form of sterilization to limit the population growth."
How to use sterilization
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither wiping out germs completely, or a procedure that permanently ends fertility.
Common pairings
heat sterilization
sterilization procedure
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Word forms
- Plural
- sterilizations
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Etymology
From sterile plus the suffix -ization.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for sterilization
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
