sterilise

• Verbe signifiant rendre quelque chose exempt de bactéries ou d'autres micro-organismes vivants, ou rendre une personne ou un animal incapable de se reproduire.

A verb meaning to make something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms, or to make a person or animal unable to produce offspring.

1. Make free from bacteriaB2formalbritishmedical

   To make something completely clean and free from all microorganisms, especially bacteria.

   Stériliser (rendre exempt de micro-organismes)

   • The surgeon sterilised the instruments before the operation.
   • All baby bottles must be sterilised to prevent infection.
   • The laboratory technician sterilised the equipment using high heat.

   Synonymesdecontaminatedisinfect

   Antonymescontaminateinfectpollute

2. Make infertileB2formalbritishmedical

   To perform a medical procedure that makes a person or animal unable to reproduce.

   Stériliser

   • The vet sterilised the stray cat to control the population.
   • Some people choose to be sterilised as a permanent form of contraception.
   • The procedure to sterilise the animal was quick and safe.

   Synonymesaltercastratedesexfixneuterspay