sterilize
1 of 1verb/ˈstɛrəlaɪz/
Forms:sterilizes,sterilizing,sterilized,sterilized
1
to remove all bacteria or other microorganisms from something
transitive- She sterilizes surgical instruments to prevent infections during procedures.
- Parents sterilize baby bottles by boiling them in water before use.
- Tattoo artists sterilize their equipment to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.
- The beautician is sterilizing the tools for the next client.
- The laboratory has sterilized the samples for analysis.
2
to deprive a person or animal of the ability to produce offspring, typically by removing or blocking the sex organs
transitive- The veterinarian sterilized the dog to prevent unwanted litters.
- She decided to sterilize her cat to avoid future pregnancies.
- The farm animals were sterilized to control the population.
- The animal shelter sterilized all their pets before adoption.
- He was sterilized as part of a medical procedure.
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