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Ultraviolet Light Sterilization
Definition 1
A sterilization process that uses short wavelength radiation to kill microorganisms. This process is used primarily in medical sanitation and sterile work facilities but also has applications for the sterilization of drinking water and waste water. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A sterilization process that uses short wavelength radiation to kill microorganisms. (Food and Drug Administration)
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