sterilisation

incontable

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

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa el proceso de destruir microorganismos vivos o de privar a un organismo de su capacidad de reproducirse.

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.

   🇪🇸Esterilización (hacer infértil)

   Sinónimos: castrationneuteringspayingsterilization

   Antónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸Esterilización

   Sinónimos: decontaminationdisinfectionsanitizationsterilization

   Antónimos: contaminationinfectioninoculation

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