Word · Frequency #36901
sterilization
/ˌsterələˈzeɪʃən/
noun
绝育；使不能生育
核心释义
the act of making an organism unable to reproduce
- 1.
使生物体绝育的行为
the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce)
- 2.
使物体无菌(通常通过加热或化学方法)的过程
the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means)
灭菌；杀菌；无菌处理；使生物体绝育的行为；使物体无菌(通常通过加热或化学方法)的过程；使成不毛；无用状态
用法In use
The vet explained that sterilization is the most reliable way to prevent stray cats from multiplying.
用法提示：此处 sterilization 为名词，表示通过手术使动物失去繁殖能力的绝育行为。
Surgical instruments must undergo sterilization before every operation to avoid infections.
用法提示：此处 sterilization 为名词，指杀灭微生物、使物体无菌的过程。
Proper sterilization of canning jars keeps the preserved food safe for months.
用法提示：此处 sterilization 为名词，表示对容器进行无菌处理以保证卫生。
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