English Dictionary

immobilization

noun

The act or process of preventing a thing from moving. / (soil science) The process in which organic soil matter is decomposed and absorbed by microorganisms, and thus not available to plants.

The immobilization of the patient's leg was necessary for the surgery.

意味（1）

The act or process of preventing a thing from moving.

The broken bones were able to heal, thanks to the immobilization of her leg in a cast.

意味（2）

(soil science) The process in which organic soil matter is decomposed and absorbed by microorganisms, and thus not available to plants.