desterilization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The contamination of medical equipment, etc. so that it is no longer sterile.
  2. A monetary process that is the reverse of sterilization.

Word forms

desterilization desterilizations

Etymology

From de- + sterilization.

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