sterilised

• Descreve algo que foi limpo de bactérias ou outros microrganismos vivos, geralmente por meio de tratamento térmico ou químico.

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.

   Esterilizado

   • 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.

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2. Free from microorganismsB2formalmedical

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

   Esterilizado

   • 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.

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• Verbo que significa tornar algo livre de bactérias ou outros microrganismos vivos, ou tornar um ser humano ou animal incapaz de se reproduzir.

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.

   Esterilizar

   • 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.

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2. Make infertileB2formalbritishmedical

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

   Esterilizar

   • 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.

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