Transition of a suspension of solid, usually colloid, particles in a liquid (sol) to an apparent solid, jelly- like material
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Destruction or removal of microorganisms in or about an object, e.g., by steam, chemical agents (alcohol, phenol, ethylene oxide gas), high-velocity electron bombardment, gamma or ultraviolet light radiation or filtration.
sterilization
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