26984 words

sterilize

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
to perform a medical operation on someone in order to make them unable to have children:

Examples:

After having five children, she decided to be sterilized.
2
to make something completely clean and free from bacteria:

Examples:

All equipment must be sterilized before use.
3
to make something completely clean and free from bacteria:
4
to perform a medical operation on a person or animal in order to make them unable to produce young:

Examples:

The clinic will sterilize your cat for free.

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