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(of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms

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  1. n. (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms
  2. n. the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms
  3. Prevention of sepsis by excluding or destroying microorganisms.
  4. n. the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms