Sterilisation and Sanitization

Sterilisation

Sterilisation 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 Sterilisation

Sanitization and sterilisation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sanitization" instead a noun "Sterilisation".

Sanitization

Sanitization noun - Making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing.
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Synonyms for Sanitization

Sterilisation and sanitization are semantically related. You can use "Sterilisation" instead a noun "Sanitization".
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Sanitization and Sterilisation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/sterilisation/sanitization
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