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to sterilize
01
滅菌する, 消毒する
to remove all bacteria or other microorganisms from something
Transitive: to sterilize sth
Example
She sterilizes surgical instruments to prevent infections during procedures.
Parents sterilize baby bottles by boiling them in water before use.
02
去勢する (かせいする), 不妊手術をする (ぶにんしゅじゅつをする)
to deprive a person or animal of the ability to produce offspring, typically by removing or blocking the sex organs
Transitive: to sterilize a person or animal
Example
The veterinarian sterilized the dog to prevent unwanted litters.
She decided to sterilize her cat to avoid future pregnancies.
