sterilisation

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A noun referring to the process of making something free from living microorganisms, or the act of making an organism unable to reproduce.

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1. Making infertile B2 formal medical

   The act of making an organism barren or infertile, unable to reproduce.

   • The vet recommended sterilisation for the stray cats.
   • Sterilisation is a common procedure for controlling pet populations.
   • After the sterilisation, the animal could no longer reproduce.

   🌐التعقيم

   المرادفات: castrationneuteringspayingsterilization

   الأضداد: fertilisationimpregnationinsemination

2. Making free of microorganisms B2 formal medical

   The procedure of making an object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms, usually by heat or chemical means.

   • The surgical instruments underwent sterilisation before the operation.
   • Proper sterilisation of baby bottles is essential for hygiene.
   • The lab uses high-pressure steam for sterilisation of equipment.

   🌐تعقيم

   المرادفات: decontaminationdisinfectionsanitizationsterilization

   الأضداد: contaminationinfectioninoculation

• sterilisations plural form
• sterilisations' possessive plural form
• sterilisation's possessive singular form