sterilization
noun [U] (CLEANING) (UK usually sterilisation) /ˌster.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
/ˌster.ɪ.ləˈ-/ Definition
› the process of making something completely clean and free from bacteria: The needles have been sent off for sterilization.Cleaning generallyPersonal hygiene and appearance - general words
(Definition of sterilization noun (CLEANING) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- brush sb/sth off phrasal verb
- cleaner noun
- cleaning noun
- cleanse verb
- cleansing adjective
- come out phrasal verb (BE REMOVED)
- hose verb
- purifier noun
- rinse sth out phrasal verb
- rinse verb (CLEAN)
- sanitize verb (CLEAN)
- scour verb (CLEAN)
- sluice sth down/out phrasal verb
- sterilizing adjective
- swab verb (WASH)
- sweep noun (CLEAN)
- sweep verb (CLEAN)
- swill verb (MOVE LIQUID)
- wipe noun
- wipe verb
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