sterilization

[ ster-uh-luh-zey-shuhn ]

/ ˌstɛr ə ləˈzeɪ ʃən /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR sterilization ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

the act of sterilizing.

the condition of being sterilized.

the destruction of all living microorganisms, as pathogenic or saprophytic bacteria, vegetative forms, and spores.

Origin of sterilization

First recorded in 1870–75; sterile + -ization

OTHER WORDS FROM sterilization

non·ster·i·li·za·tion, nounre·ster·i·li·za·tion, noun

Words nearby sterilization

steric hindrance, sterigma, sterilant, sterile, sterile cyst, sterilization, sterilize, sterilizer, sterlet, sterling, sterling area

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for sterilization

Why the sterilization and eugenics programs are running in different countries in one way or another under the umbrella of UNO.
The Taliban’s Letter to Malala Yousafzai|The Daily Beast|July 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“The windows, the doors, the operating tables, the hospital beds, the sterilization equipment, they destroyed all,” she said.
Terrorists Kidnap a Hero|Eliza Griswold|May 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST
By sterilization is meant the process of rendering the milk germ free by heating, by boiling.
The Mother and Her Child|William S. Sadler
Sterilization by means of the radiation from the quartz mercury-arc has been practised successfully for several years.
Artificial Light|M. Luckiesh

It is for this reason that canned fruit does not require so much time for sterilization as vegetables do.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
The industry of canning is built upon the principle of sterilization.
A Civic Biology|George William Hunter
If, after sterilization seems complete, any jars spoil, increase the time of boiling.
The Community Cook Book|Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for sterilization

sterilization

sterilisation

/ (ˌstɛrɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən) /

noun

the act or procedure of sterilizing or making sterile

the state of being sterile; sterilized condition

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for sterilization

sterilization

The removal of all microorganisms and other pathogens from an object or surface by treating it with chemicals or subjecting it to high heat or radiation.

Sterilization also refers to procedures that result in infertility. Vasectomies and tubal ligations, in which the fallopian tubes of a woman are tied off, are examples of sterilization techniques.

Medical definitions for sterilization

sterilization

[ stĕr′ə-lĭ-zā′shən ]

n.

The act or procedure of sterilizing.

The condition of being sterile or sterilized.

Scientific definitions for sterilization

sterilization

[ stĕr′ə-lĭ-zā′shən ]

The procedure of destroying all microorganisms in or on a given environment, such as a surgical instrument, in order to prevent the spread of infection. This is usually done by using heat, radiation, or chemical agents.

Any of various surgical procedures intended to eliminate the capacity to reproduce in humans or animals.

单词	sterilization
释义	sterilization [ ster-uh-luh-zey-shuhn ] / ˌstɛr ə ləˈzeɪ ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR sterilization ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act of sterilizing. the condition of being sterilized. the destruction of all living microorganisms, as pathogenic or saprophytic bacteria, vegetative forms, and spores. Origin of sterilization First recorded in 1870–75; sterile + -ization OTHER WORDS FROM sterilization non·ster·i·li·za·tion, nounre·ster·i·li·za·tion, noun Words nearby sterilization steric hindrance, sterigma, sterilant, sterile, sterile cyst, sterilization, sterilize, sterilizer, sterlet, sterling, sterling area Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for sterilization Why the sterilization and eugenics programs are running in different countries in one way or another under the umbrella of UNO. The Taliban’s Letter to Malala Yousafzai\|The Daily Beast\|July 17, 2013\|DAILY BEAST “The windows, the doors, the operating tables, the hospital beds, the sterilization equipment, they destroyed all,” she said. Terrorists Kidnap a Hero\|Eliza Griswold\|May 10, 2010\|DAILY BEAST By sterilization is meant the process of rendering the milk germ free by heating, by boiling. The Mother and Her Child\|William S. Sadler Sterilization by means of the radiation from the quartz mercury-arc has been practised successfully for several years. Artificial Light\|M. Luckiesh It is for this reason that canned fruit does not require so much time for sterilization as vegetables do. Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5\|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences The industry of canning is built upon the principle of sterilization. A Civic Biology\|George William Hunter If, after sterilization seems complete, any jars spoil, increase the time of boiling. The Community Cook Book\|Anonymous British Dictionary definitions for sterilization sterilization sterilisation / (ˌstɛrɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən) / noun the act or procedure of sterilizing or making sterile the state of being sterile; sterilized condition Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to sterilization infertility, castration, barrenness, fecundity, fruitlessness Cultural definitions for sterilization sterilization The removal of all microorganisms and other pathogens from an object or surface by treating it with chemicals or subjecting it to high heat or radiation. Sterilization also refers to procedures that result in infertility. Vasectomies and tubal ligations, in which the fallopian tubes of a woman are tied off, are examples of sterilization techniques. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for sterilization sterilization [ stĕr′ə-lĭ-zā′shən ] n. The act or procedure of sterilizing. The condition of being sterile or sterilized. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for sterilization sterilization [ stĕr′ə-lĭ-zā′shən ] The procedure of destroying all microorganisms in or on a given environment, such as a surgical instrument, in order to prevent the spread of infection. This is usually done by using heat, radiation, or chemical agents. Any of various surgical procedures intended to eliminate the capacity to reproduce in humans or animals. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
随便看	press-agentry press association press-back press baron press bed pressboard press box pressboxer press bureau pressburg pressburger press clipping press conference press corps press cupboard pressed brick pressed duck pressed for time pressed glass presser presser foot press fastener press fit press gallery press gang

sterilization

noun

Origin of sterilization

OTHER WORDS FROM sterilization

Words nearby sterilization

Example sentences from the Web for sterilization

British Dictionary definitions for sterilization

sterilisation

noun

Words related to sterilization

Cultural definitions for sterilization

Medical definitions for sterilization

n.

Scientific definitions for sterilization