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.

deSubstantiv, das den Prozess bezeichnet, bei dem lebende Mikroorganismen abgetötet oder Organismen die Fortpflanzungsfähigkeit genommen wird.ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс уничтожения живых микроорганизмов или лишения организма способности к размножению.esSustantivo que designa el proceso de destruir microorganismos vivos o de privar a un organismo de su capacidad de reproducirse.frNom désignant le processus de destruction des micro-organismes vivants ou le fait de rendre un organisme incapable de se reproduire.ptSubstantivo que designa o processo de eliminação de microrganismos vivos ou a perda da capacidade de reprodução de um organismo.zh指杀灭所有微生物（包括细菌芽孢）的过程；也指使生物体丧失繁殖能力的行为。arاسم يشير إلى عملية القضاء على الكائنات الحية الدقيقة أو إزالة قدرة الكائن الحي على التكاثر.

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.

   deSterilisationruСтерилизацияesEsterilización (hacer infértil)frStérilisation (rendre infertile)ptEsterilizaçãozh绝育arالتعقيم

   Synonyme: castrationneuteringspayingsterilization

   Antonyme: 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.

   deSterilisationruСтерилизацияesEsterilizaciónfrStérilisationptEsterilizaçãozh灭菌arتعقيم

   Synonyme: decontaminationdisinfectionsanitizationsterilization

   Antonyme: contaminationinfectioninoculation

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