Word: sterilization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ster
i
li
za
tion
Definition: The process of treating something to kill or inactivate microorganisms.
Morphemes:
Affix: sterile
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Germless; free from all living or viable microorganisms.
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An action or process