A1 noun 중립

sterilization

/ˌster.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Sterilization is the process of making something completely clean by killing all bacteria and germs. It is most commonly used in hospitals to ensure that medical tools are safe for surgery.

예시

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1

The sterilization of baby bottles is very important for their health.

The process of cleaning baby bottles to kill all germs is very important for their health.

2

Proper sterilization of medical equipment is mandatory in all surgical wards.

Correctly cleaning medical tools to remove all bacteria is required in all surgery rooms.

3

Don't forget the sterilization of the needles before you start.

Make sure you clean the needles to kill germs before you start.

어휘 가족

명사
sterilization
Verb
sterilize
부사
sterilly
형용사
sterile
관련
sterilizer
💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'sterile' as 'still'—when something is sterilized, there is no 'life' (bacteria) moving on it at all.

빠른 퀴즈

The doctor checked the __________ of the tools before the operation.

정답!

정답은: sterilization

예시

1

The sterilization of baby bottles is very important for their health.

everyday

The process of cleaning baby bottles to kill all germs is very important for their health.

2

Proper sterilization of medical equipment is mandatory in all surgical wards.

formal

Correctly cleaning medical tools to remove all bacteria is required in all surgery rooms.

3

Don't forget the sterilization of the needles before you start.

informal

Make sure you clean the needles to kill germs before you start.

4

The study examines the effectiveness of heat-based sterilization in laboratory settings.

academic

The research looks at how well cleaning with heat kills germs in a lab.

5

The company specializes in large-scale sterilization services for pharmaceutical firms.

business

The business provides big cleaning services to kill germs for medicine companies.

어휘 가족

명사
sterilization
Verb
sterilize
부사
sterilly
형용사
sterile
관련
sterilizer

자주 쓰는 조합

hospital sterilization the process of killing germs in a hospital
surgical sterilization cleaning tools used for surgery
heat sterilization killing bacteria using high temperatures
steam sterilization using hot steam to kill all germs
mass sterilization the cleaning or fixing of many things/animals at once

자주 쓰는 구문

sterilization process

the steps taken to kill all bacteria

mandatory sterilization

cleaning that must be done by law

effective sterilization

a cleaning method that works well to kill germs

자주 혼동되는 단어

sterilization vs sanitization

Sanitization reduces the number of germs to a safe level, while sterilization kills all living organisms.

sterilization vs pasteurization

Pasteurization uses mild heat to kill some germs in food, whereas sterilization kills everything.

📝

사용 참고사항

Sterilization is mostly used in medical, scientific, or industrial contexts. It can also refer to a medical procedure that prevents a person or animal from being able to have offspring.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'cleaning' when they specifically mean 'sterilization.' Cleaning only removes dirt, but sterilization kills invisible germs.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'sterile' as 'still'—when something is sterilized, there is no 'life' (bacteria) moving on it at all.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin word 'sterilis', meaning barren or unproductive.

문법 패턴

Uncountable noun Can be used with 'of' (e.g., sterilization of tools) Often follows an adjective describing the method (e.g., chemical sterilization)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many Western countries, the sterilization of pets (spaying and neutering) is a standard practice to control the animal population.

빠른 퀴즈

The doctor checked the __________ of the tools before the operation.

정답!

정답은: sterilization

medicine 관련 단어

surgeon

A1

A surgeon is a specially trained doctor who performs operations on patients. They use tools to cut into the body to repair damage, remove diseased parts, or improve health.

psychologist

A1

A psychologist is a professional who studies the human mind and behavior. They help people understand their feelings and solve emotional problems through talking and therapy.

anesthesiologist

A1

A doctor who gives patients medicine so they do not feel pain during surgery. They also monitor the patient's breathing and heart rate while the patient is asleep during an operation.

cardiologist

A1

A cardiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of heart conditions. They help patients manage heart diseases and issues related to blood vessels.

pediatrician

A1

A pediatrician is a special doctor who looks after the health of babies, children, and teenagers. They help young people stay healthy and treat them when they are sick or injured.

radiologist

A1

A radiologist is a doctor who looks at special pictures like X-rays or MRI scans. They help other doctors understand what is happening inside a patient's body.

gynecologist

A1

A gynecologist is a special doctor who looks after women's health. They specifically help with the female reproductive system and pregnancy.

ophthalmologist

A1

A special doctor who takes care of eyes. They can check your vision, give you medicine for eye problems, and do surgery if needed.

intensive care unit

A1

A special department in a hospital that provides constant medical treatment for people who are very seriously ill or injured. It contains advanced medical equipment and a high ratio of doctors and nurses to patients.

operating room

A1

An operating room is a special room in a hospital where doctors perform medical operations or surgeries. It is a very clean and sterile place filled with lights, monitors, and tools used to help patients.

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