desterilization
The contamination of medical equipment, etcThe contamination of medical equipment, etc. so that it is no longer sterile.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)The contamination of medical equipment, etc. so that it is no longer sterile.
(uncountable, usually)A monetary process that is the reverse of sterilization.
Origin
From de- + sterilization.From de- + sterilization.
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Forms
plural: desterilizations| Singular | desterilization |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable