sterilization
process that eliminates or kills all biological agents on an object or in a volume
disinfection
rendering pathogens harmless through methods including use of heat, antiseptics and antibacterial agents
Solar water disinfection
portable water purification powered by sunlight
moist heat sterilization
sterilization technique that uses hot water vapor as a sterilizing agent
dry heat sterilization
use of dry, hot air to eliminate pathogens
ultraviolet germicidal irradiation
disinfection method that uses short-wavelength ultraviolet light to kill or inactivate microorganisms