Scouring and Sterilization

Scouring

Scouring noun - The act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water.
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Sterilization and scouring are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sterilization" instead a noun "Scouring".

Nearby Words: scour, scoured, scourer

Sterilization

Sterilization noun - The procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means).
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Scouring and sterilization are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Scouring" instead a noun "Sterilization".

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