sterilized
word · lemma: sterilize
Definition
Made completely free from bacteria or other living microorganisms, or made unable to reproduce (as with animals or humans).
Usage & Nuances
Used formally in medical and scientific contexts. Common collocations: 'sterilized equipment', 'sterilized milk', 'sterilized animals'. Can also refer to neutering animals, not just cleaning.
Spanish: esterilizado - desinfectadoPortuguese (BR): esterilizado - desinfetadoPortuguese (PT): esterilizado - desinfetadoChinese (Simplified): 消毒的 - 絕育的Chinese (Traditional): 消毒的 - 絕育的Hindi: निष्फीकृत - बंध्याकृतArabic: معقم - مُطهَّر
Example Sentences
All the medical tools must be sterilized before use.
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The cat was sterilized last week to prevent kittens.
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Milk is often sterilized to make it safer to drink.
basic
Are you sure these bottles are really sterilized?
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My dog was sterilized, so he won't have puppies anymore.
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This room needs to be sterilized after the surgery.
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