Sterilization
the process of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms (ex: disinfection and sterilization of surgical equipment)
the surgical procedure to make a person or animal unable to produce offspring.
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Sterilization
Sterilisation is the process of complete destruction of all microorganisms present in a system. the products free from the microorganisms called "sterile products".
Methods of sterilization can be divided into three main groups.
1. Physical method - Dry heat, moist heat, radiation (UV rays, ionization) sterilization.
2. Chemical methods : (bactericides, gaseous sterilization)
3. mechanical methods : (bacteria proof filters i.e ceramic filters, Seitz filter, sintered glass filter, membrane filter)
