Total destruction of all microorganisms (whether or not pathogenic) and their spores, usually through the use of drastic methods such as concentrated toxic chemicals (chlorine, formaldehyde, glutar-aldehydes, etc.), very high temperature, or intense radiation. A sterilized item cannot support life in any form. See also sterilant.
Use 'sterilization' in a Sentence
The sterilization that occurs naturally in coconut is a primary reason it is used and is better than IV fluid in hospitals.
When working with perishable foods you must make sure they go through the full sterilization process before shipping them out.
Before we could go back into the room, it had to undergo a sterilization process that would ensure that we would not get sick.
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