Sterilisation (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means).

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Sterilization

Hypernyms

• Cleanup
• Cleaning

Hyponyms

• Pasteurization

Related Words

• Sterilise (verb)

Meaning ²

The act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce).

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Sterilization

Hypernyms

• Surgical Procedure
• Surgical Process
• Operation
• Surgical Operation

Hyponyms

• Neutering
• Surgical Contraception
• Altering

Related Words

• Sterilise (verb)