verb🔗ShareStériliserTo deprive of the ability to procreate."The vet sterilized the cat to prevent her from having kittens. "Le vétérinaire a stérilisé le chat pour l'empêcher d'avoir des chatons.medicinebiologysexphysiologyfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStériliser, rendre improductifTo make unable to produce; to make unprofitable."The factory fire sterilized the land, making it impossible to grow crops there for years. "L'incendie de l'usine a stérilisé la terre, rendant impossible la culture de cultures pendant des années.medicinebiologysexbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStériliserTo 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. "Le dentiste a stérilisé les instruments avant d'examiner les dents du patient.medicinebiologybiochemistrysciencemicroorganismtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCensurer, expurgerTo 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. "Le gouvernement a censuré le rapport avant de le publier, supprimant toutes les informations concernant l'identité de l'espion.politicsgovernmentlawmilitarymediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading