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to sterilize
01
to remove all bacteria or other microorganisms from something
Transitive: to sterilize sth
Examples
She sterilizes surgical instruments to prevent infections during procedures.
Parents sterilize baby bottles by boiling them in water before use.
02
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
Examples
The veterinarian sterilized the dog to prevent unwanted litters.
She decided to sterilize her cat to avoid future pregnancies.
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