verb🔗ShareEsterilizarTo deprive of the ability to procreate."The vet sterilized the cat to prevent her from having kittens. "El veterinario esterilizó al gato para evitar que tuviera gatitos.medicinebiologysexphysiologyfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEsterilizar, hacer improductivoTo make unable to produce; to make unprofitable."The factory fire sterilized the land, making it impossible to grow crops there for years. "El incendio de la fábrica esterilizó la tierra, haciendo imposible cultivar cosechas allí durante años.medicinebiologysexbusinessChat 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 dentist sterilized the tools before examining the patient's teeth. "El dentista esterilizó los instrumentos antes de examinar los dientes del paciente.medicinebiologybiochemistrysciencemicroorganismtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCensurar, expurgarTo redact (a document), removing classified or sensitive material."The government sterilized the report before releasing it to the public, removing all information about the spy's identity. "El gobierno censuró el informe antes de publicarlo, eliminando toda la información sobre la identidad del espía.politicsgovernmentlawmilitarymediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
