sterilization

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The action around ethylene oxide would affect about 90 commercial sterilization facilities owned and operated by approximately 50 companies.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

"Animals may receive contraception or sterilization to prevent breeding, creating natural comparison groups within the same environment."

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026

China has become a major supplier of ingredients for small-molecule medications, coatings and sterilization agents for medical devices, and the chlorine and caustic soda used to keep water safe to drink.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

Power outages are common, and many hospitals run short of nursing staff or consumables such as water and alcohol for sterilization.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 27, 2024

One major problem remained to be solved before it could be put to the test — a practical method of insect sterilization had to be found.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson