sterilized

• Beschreibt etwas, das von Bakterien oder anderen lebenden Mikroorganismen befreit wurde, meist durch Hitze oder chemische Verfahren.

Describes something that has been made free from bacteria or other living microorganisms, typically through heat or chemical processes.

1. Made infertileB2formalmedical

   Having been made unable to reproduce, typically through a medical procedure.

   Sterilisiert

   • The stray cats were sterilized to control the population.
   • After the surgery, the animal was sterilized and could not have offspring.
   • Many pet owners choose to have their animals sterilized for health reasons.

   Synonymebarreninfertileneuteredspayedsterile

   Antonymefertile

2. Free from microorganismsB1formalmedical

   Having been treated to kill all bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms.

   Sterilisiert

   • All surgical instruments must be sterilized before use.
   • The baby's bottles were sterilized in boiling water.
   • The laboratory uses sterilized equipment for experiments.

   Synonymeasepticgermfreesterile

   Antonymecontaminateddirtyinfectedunsterilized

• 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