sterilize

sterilize
(亦作-ise)
verb
[with obj.]
  1. make (something) free from bacteria or other living micro-organisms
    消毒,使无菌
    babies' feeding equipment can be cleaned and sterilized.
    婴儿的喂养工具可以洗净和消毒。
    [asadj. sterilized]sterilized jars.
    无菌广口瓶。
  2. (一般作be sterilized)deprive (a person or animal) of the ability to produce offspring, typically by removing or blocking the sex organs
    (尤指去除或堵塞性器官)使绝育
    ■make (land or water) unable to produce crops or support life
    使(土地)贫瘠化; 使(水)不长生物
派生
sterilizable
adjective
sterilization
noun
sterilizer
noun
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