sterilizing

Meanings

• The process of making something free from living organisms, especially bacteria and viruses.

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  - "Example 1: After a surgery, the wound is sterilized to prevent infection."

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Rhymes

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Homophones

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Variants

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sterilize , sterilized , sterilizes , sterilizing , pre-sterilization , pre-sterilize , pre-sterilized , pre-sterilizes , pre-sterilizing , presterilization , presterilize , presterilized , presterilizes , presterilizing

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Etymology

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The word 'sterilizing' comes from the Latin word 'sterilizare', which means 'to render barren' or 'to make free from living organisms'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sterilization Methods: Various methods have been developed for sterilization, including autoclaving, gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide gas, and hydrogen peroxide vapor.

2. Sterilization Applications: Sterilization is used in various industries and applications, including healthcare, food processing, water treatment, laboratory research, and manufacturing industries.

3. Sterilization Regulations: Sterilization is subject to various regulations and standards, depending on the industry and application. For example, in the healthcare industry, sterilization is regulated by various agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Joint Commission.

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Culture

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In various cultures, sterilization has been used for different purposes. For instance, in ancient Egypt, mummies were sometimes sterilized by wrapping them in resins or other sterilizing agents. In more modern times, sterilization has been used for medical purposes, such as preventing infection after surgery. It has also been used for population control purposes, such as in family planning programs.

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