verb🔗ShareEsterilizarTo deprive of the ability to procreate."The farmer sterilized the prize-winning rooster to prevent unwanted chicks. "El granjero esterilizó el gallo premiado para evitar polluelos no deseados.medicinebiologyphysiologysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEsterilizar, esterilizarTo make unable to produce; to make unprofitable."The high taxes threatened to sterilize small businesses, making it impossible for them to grow and compete. "Los altos impuestos amenazaban con esterilizar a las pequeñas empresas, haciéndoles imposible crecer y competir.medicinebusinessbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEsterilizarTo kill, deactivate (denature), or destroy (break apart) all living, viable microorganisms and spores on a surface, in a fluid, or contained in a compound, such as culture media or a medical product."The lab technician sterilized the petri dish before growing the bacteria cultures. "El técnico de laboratorio esterilizó la placa de Petri antes de cultivar los cultivos de bacterias.medicinebiologysciencemicroorganismprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCensurar, expurgarTo redact (a document), removing classified or sensitive material."The security officer had to sterilize the report before sharing it with the public, removing all references to the confidential new project. "El oficial de seguridad tuvo que censurar el informe antes de compartirlo con el público, eliminando todas las referencias al nuevo proyecto confidencial.governmentpoliticsmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
