Sterilization (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

• Sterilisation

Hypernyms

• Cleansing
• Cleanup

Hyponyms

• Pasteurisation

Related Words

• Sterilize (verb)

Meaning ²

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

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Sterilisation

Hypernyms

• Surgical Procedure
• Surgery
• Surgical Process
• Surgical Operation

Hyponyms

• Fixing
• Altering

Related Words

• Sterilize (verb)