The removal or destruction of all microorganisms, including pathogenic and other bacteria, vegetative forms and spores. Compare with disinfection.
STERILIZATION (STARE-UH-LUH-ZAY-SHUN)
Meaning of STERILIZATION (STARE-UH-LUH-ZAY-SHUN) in English
Environmental engineering English vocabulary. Английский словарь экологического инжиниринга. 2012