sterilize

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas von Bakterien oder anderen lebenden Mikroorganismen zu befreien, oder jemandem die Fähigkeit zu nehmen, Nachkommen zu zeugen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms, or making something incapable of producing offspring.

1. Make free from bacteriaB2formalmedical

   To make something completely free from bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms.

   Sterilisieren

   • The surgeon sterilized the instruments before the operation.
   • It is important to sterilize baby bottles to prevent infections.
   • The lab technician sterilized the equipment using high heat.

   Synonymedecontaminatedisinfect

2. Make infertileB2formalmedical

   To make a person or animal unable to produce offspring.

   Unfruchtbar machen

   • The veterinarian sterilized the stray cat to control the population.
   • Some people choose to sterilize their pets for health reasons.
   • The procedure to sterilize the patient was performed successfully.

   Synonymecastratedesexfixgeldneuterspayvasectomize

   Antonymefertileimpregnate