sterilization
US /ˌster.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌster.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/
1.
消毒, 滅菌
the process of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms
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The hospital uses high-temperature sterilization for surgical instruments.
醫院對外科器械採用高溫消毒。
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Effective sterilization is crucial in preventing infections.
有效的消毒對於預防感染至關重要。
2.
絕育, 結紮
any of various procedures by which a person or animal is rendered incapable of reproduction
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The veterinarian recommended sterilization for the stray cat population.
獸醫建議對流浪貓進行絕育。
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Human sterilization is a permanent method of birth control.
人類絕育是一種永久性的節育方法。