Definitions for sterilization

sterilization ster·i·li·za·tion

Spelling: [ster-uh-luh-zey-shuh n]
IPA: /ˌstɛr ə ləˈzeɪ ʃən/

Sterilization is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 22 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 24 points.

You can make 1628 anagrams from letters in sterilization (aeiiilnorsttz).

Definitions for sterilization

noun

  1. the act of sterilizing.
  2. the condition of being sterilized.
  3. the destruction of all living microorganisms, as pathogenic or saprophytic bacteria, vegetative forms, and spores.

Origin of sterilization

First recorded in 1870-75; sterile + -ization

Examples for sterilization

In a world before birth control, before choice, Mortimer had survived abortion, and sterilization.

Understand the sterilization of milk, and care of dairy utensils and appliances.

The second sterilization may be conducted in a wash-boiler or similar receptacle.

Meta walked by outside and he realized the sterilization process was finished.

Belching may be the first indication of the sterilization of the stomach.

Why the sterilization and eugenics programs are running in different countries in one way or another under the umbrella of UNO.

But neither certification nor sterilization should be compulsory.

The water must be kept boiling all during the period of sterilization.

“The windows, the doors, the operating tables, the hospital beds, the sterilization equipment, they destroyed all,” she said.

This method is often followed where pasteurization or sterilization is not desired.

Word Value for sterilization
Scrable

22

Words with friends

24

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