What does sterilisation mean?

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. sterilization, sterilisationnoun

    the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce)

  2. sterilization, sterilisationnoun

    the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means)

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  1. sterilisation

    Sterilisation is a process designed to eliminate or kill all forms of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, prions and spores, from a surface, fluid or biological medium. This process can be achieved through various methods such as heat, chemicals, irradiation or high pressure. Sterilisation is critical in healthcare settings, laboratories and the food industry to prevent infections and contamination.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sterilisation in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sterilisation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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