sterilised

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été débarrassé des bactéries ou d'autres micro-organismes vivants, généralement par traitement thermique ou chimique.

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

1. Made infertileB2formalmedical

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

   stérilisé

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

   Synonymesalteredcastratedfixedneuteredspayed

   Antonymesfecundfertile

2. Free from microorganismsB2formalmedical

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

   stérilisé (exempt de microorganismes)

   • All surgical instruments must be sterilised before use.
   • The baby's bottles were sterilised in boiling water.
   • The laboratory equipment was sterilised to prevent contamination.

   Synonymesasepticgermfreesterile

   Antonymescontaminatedinfectedunsterilised

• 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