sterilization
Translation
sterilization, disinfection, neutering
Examples
Sterilization of medical equipment is essential.
Sterilization of medical equipment is essential.
They discussed the sterilization of stray animals.
They discussed the sterilization of stray animals.
Grammar Patterns
the sterilization of ((sth.)) the process of sterilizing (sth.) Sterilization of medical equipment is essential.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disinfection, sanitation, neutering; Antonyms: contamination, infection
Etymology
From 'sterilize' + '-ation' (noun-forming suffix indicating a process or result). Based on Latin 'sterilis' (barren).
Memory Tips
The '-ation' ending tells you it's the *act* or *process* of making something sterile.