ster·i·li·za·tion
noun/ˌsterəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
/ˌsterələˈzeɪʃn/
(British English also sterilisation)
[uncountable, countable]- the act of killing the bacteria in or on something
消毒，灭菌 - Adequate sterilization of medical and surgical instruments is essential.
医疗和手术器械的充分消毒至关重要。
- Adequate sterilization of medical and surgical instruments is essential.
- the act of making a person or an animal unable to have babies, especially by removing or blocking their sex organs
绝育(手术) - the sterilization of stray dogs and cats
流浪猫狗绝育
- the sterilization of stray dogs and cats