sterilization
//ˌstɛrɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən//
Noun
sterilizationSingular
sterilizationsPlural
1
The process of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.
Proper sterilization of medical equipment is essential to prevent infections.
2
A surgical procedure that makes a person or animal unable to reproduce.
The veterinarian recommended sterilization for the cat to prevent unwanted litters.
3
The act of making land or soil unproductive or barren.
The overuse of chemicals led to the sterilization of the farmland.