单词	sterilized
释义	sterilize verb ster·​il·​ize ˈster-ə-ˌlīz  sterilized; sterilizing transitive verb : to make (something or someone) sterile: such as a : to free from all viable microorganisms (as by the use of steam or dry heat) sterilize surgical instruments in an autoclave b(1) : to deprive of the power of reproducing through surgery sterilize cats and dogs (2) : to make incapable of germination studied the effects of sterilizing wheat florets c : to cause (land) to become unfruitful There, 1,100-degree pyroclastic flows had sterilized the land. Christine Colasurdo Example Sentences The organization encourages people to sterilize their cats and dogs. Recent Examples on the Web If it can be separated, urine can act to partly sterilize itself. Keely Larson, Ars Technica, 20 Aug. 2022 The gas that is used to sterilize some medical equipment may cause cancer. Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2022 The new center can sterilize soil, precisely control soil conditions and keep genetic mutations inside the labs where the research is done. Lee Roop | Lroop@al.com, al, 27 July 2022 Also sterilize the pruners between cuts so not to spread the disease organisms. Tom Maccubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2022 Two of the 23 facilities targeted by EPA — in Hanover and Jessup, Maryland — are used to sterilize spices. Fox News, 3 Aug. 2022 Two of the 23 facilities targeted by EPA — in Hanover and Jessup, Maryland — are used to sterilize spices. Matthew Daly, ajc, 3 Aug. 2022 The compound is a colorless gas used to sterilize medical equipment and make products such as adhesives. Hyeyoon Alyssa Choi, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2022 Make sure to first sterilize the cup by submerging it in an open pot of boiling water for 5-10 minutes before using. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1676, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing sterilize pre-sterilize pre-sterilize Kids Definition sterilize verb ster·​il·​ize ˈster-ə-ˌlīz  sterilized; sterilizing : to make sterile and especially free from germs Medical Definition sterilize transitive verb ster·​il·​ize variants also British sterilise ˈster-ə-ˌlīz  sterilized also British sterilised; sterilizing also British sterilising : to make sterile: a : to deprive of the power of reproducing b : to free from living microorganisms (as by the use of physical or chemical agents) sterilize a surgical instrument sterilized 1 of 2 adjective as in altered Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance altered sterile neutered castrated infertile emasculated desexed spayed impotent unfruitful fruitless gelded barren unproductive Antonyms & Near Antonyms fertile productive fat fruitful impregnated rich enriched pregnant prolific luxuriant fecund fertilized producing potent bearing yielding bursting flourishing blooming swarming teeming See More sterilized 2 of 2 verb past tense of sterilize as in neutered Synonyms & Similar Words neutered castrated altered spayed emasculated fixed desexed gelded
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