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- ra|di|o|ster|i|li|za|tion «RAY dee oh STEHR uh luh ZAY shuhn», noun.sterilization of medical instruments, apparatus, and the like, by means of radioactive rays.
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ster|i|li|za|tion — «STEHR uh luh ZAY shuhn», noun. 1. the act or operation of sterilizing: »the sterilization of dishes by boiling them. 2. condition of being sterilized … Useful english dictionary
che|mo|ster|i|li|za|tion — «KEE moh STEHR uh luh ZAY shuhn, KEHM oh », noun. the use of chemosterilants to control or eliminate harmful insects, rodents, or certain other pests … Useful english dictionary
ster — ster; ster·co·bi·lin; ster·co·bi·lin·o·gen; ster·co·ra·ceous; ster·co·ral; ster·co·ra·nism; ster·co·ra·nist; ster·co·ra·rii·dae; ster·co·rary; ster·co·ra·tion; ster·co·ric·o·lous; ster·co·rite; ster·cov·o·rous; ster·cu·lia; ster·cu·li·a·ce·ae;… … English syllables
ster|nu|ta|tion — «STUR nyuh TAY shuhn», noun. 1. the act of sneezing. 2. = sneeze. (Cf. ↑sneeze) ╂[< Latin sternūtātiō, ōnis < sternūtāre to sneeze (frequentative) < sternuere to sneeze] … Useful english dictionary
tion — ab·bre·vi·a·tion; ab·di·ca·tion; ab·duc·tion; ab·er·ra·tion; ab·er·ra·tion·al; ab·jec·tion; ab·junc·tion; ab·ju·ra·tion; ab·lac·ta·tion; ab·la·tion; ab·lu·tion; ab·mi·gra·tion; ab·ne·ga·tion; ab·o·li·tion; ab·o·li·tion·ary; ab·o·li·tion·dom;… … English syllables
con|ster|na|tion — «KON stuhr NAY shuhn», noun. great dismay; paralyzing terror: »To our consternation the train rushed on toward the burning bridge. SYNONYM(S): fright. See syn. under dismay. (Cf. ↑dismay) ╂[< Latin consternātiō, ōnis < consternāre terrify,… … Useful english dictionary
con·ster·na·tion — /ˌkɑːnstɚˈneıʃən/ noun [noncount] formal : a strong feeling of surprise or sudden disappointment that causes confusion The candidate caused consternation among his supporters by changing positions on a key issue. Much to her parents consternation … Useful english dictionary
sterilize — ster|il|ize [ sterə,laız ] verb transitive 1. ) to kill all the bacteria on or in something and make it completely clean, for example by heating it to a very high temperature. Equipment is sterilized in a machine called a sterilizer. 2. ) to… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
sterilize — ster•i•lize [[t]ˈstɛr əˌlaɪz[/t]] v. t. lized, liz•ing 1) lab to cleanse by destroying microorganisms, parasites, etc., usu. by bringing to a high temperature 2) med srg to render (a person or animal) infertile by removing or inhibiting the sex… … From formal English to slang
sterilization — 1. The act or process by which an individual is rendered incapable of fertilization or reproduction, as by vasectomy, partial salpingectomy, or castration. 2. The destruction of all microorganisms in or about an object, as by steam (flowing or… … Medical dictionary
