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sterilization

/ˌsterələˈzeɪʃən/ American
  • n. 杀菌, 绝育
Definition
  • n. the process of killing germs, or of making a person or animal unable to reproduce
Example
The clinic requires sterilization of all tools before each surgery.
诊所要求每次手术前都必须对所有器械进行消毒灭菌。