sterilization
Other spellings
[change]Word parts
[change]sterile + -ization or sterilize + -ation
Noun
[change]- (uncountable) Sterilization is the process of killing living microorganisms or making something free from bacteria.
- (uncountable) (medicine) Sterilization is a procedure to prevent an organism from reproducing permanently.
- (countable) An instance of a sterilization procedure.