sterilisation

indénombrable

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

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant le processus de destruction des micro-organismes vivants ou le fait de rendre un organisme incapable de se reproduire.

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.

   🇫🇷Stérilisation (rendre infertile)

   Synonymes: castrationneuteringspayingsterilization

   Antonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Stérilisation

   Synonymes: decontaminationdisinfectionsanitizationsterilization

   Antonymes: contaminationinfectioninoculation

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