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Sterilisation (Noun)

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

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The hospital uses a sterilisation process to ensure all medical equipment is free from bacteria before use.
Sterilisation of baby bottles is crucial to prevent the spread of infection to infants.
The autoclave is a device used for sterilisation of medical instruments through high-pressure steam.
The sterilisation of food packaging is essential to extend shelf life and maintain consumer safety.
The laboratory technician carefully followed the sterilisation protocol to avoid contamination of the samples.

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

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Sterilisation is a humane alternative to population control methods in many animal shelters worldwide.
Spaying and neutering are forms of sterilisation used to prevent unwanted breeding in pets.
Female sterilisation through tubal ligation has been practiced as a means of permanent birth control.
For centuries, various societies have viewed the forced sterilisation of people with mental illnesses or disabilities as an inhumane act.
A routine process of pet adoption involves sterilisation to avoid future health risks associated with intact animals.