sterilization
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The staffers were also early adopters of telemedicine; the deadly nature of the Ebola virus required intense sterilization of anything that came into contact with a patient.
From Slate • May 14, 2026
Ethylene oxide is a colorless gas often used in the sterilization of medical devices, particularly those that can’t be cleaned using steam or radiation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
They are located in Ontario and Vernon and operated by the company Sterigenics, which provides industrial sterilization technology for medical devices and other commercial products.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Together, the data showed that long-term hormonal contraception and permanent surgical sterilization are linked to an average lifespan increase of about ten percent.
From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026
Dr. Knipling has pointed out that effective chemical insect sterilization “might easily outdo some of the best of known insecticides.”
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Vocabulary lists containing sterilization
Microbiology - High School
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Microbiology - Middle School
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