Scouring
Scouring noun - The act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water.
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Synonyms for Scouring
Sterilization and scouring are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sterilization" instead a noun "Scouring".
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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Synonyms for Sterilization
Scouring and sterilization are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Scouring" instead a noun "Sterilization".
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- purge and scouring
- purge and sterilization
- sweeping and scouring
- sweeping and sterilization
- purgation and scouring
- purgation and sterilization
- purification and scouring
- purification and sterilization
- cleansing and scouring
- cleansing and sterilization
- dusting and scouring
- dusting and sterilization
- washing and scouring
- washing and sterilization
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