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sterilized

UK
/ˈstɛr.ɪ.laɪzd/
US
/ˈstɛr.ə.laɪzd/
sterilizedadjective
more sterilized
Comp.
most sterilized
Super.
UK
/ˈstɛr.ɪ.laɪzd/
US
/ˈstɛr.ə.laɪzd/
Translations
stériliséQui a été rendu exempt de micro-organismes par stérilisation.
The surgeon used sterilized instruments to ensure a safe operation.
Le chirurgien a utilisé des instruments stérilisés pour garantir une opération sans danger.
stériliséQui a été rendu incapable de se reproduire.
The sterilized animals were released back into the wild to control the population.
Les animaux stérilisés ont été relâchés dans la nature pour contrôler la population.
Definitions
Made free from living microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi.
The surgeon used sterilized instruments to ensure a safe operation.
Rendered incapable of reproduction.
The sterilized animals were released back into the wild to control the population.
Synonyms
sanitized
disinfected
cleaned
purified
aseptic
Antonyms
contaminated
unclean
infected
sterilizedpast participle
UK
/ˈstɛr.ɪ.laɪzd/
US
/ˈstɛr.ə.laɪzd/
Past-participle adjective formed from the verb “sterilize”; widely used attributively.
Translations
stériliséEmployé comme participe passé ou adjectif passif.
All jars must be thoroughly sterilized before bottling the jam.
Tous les bocaux doivent être soigneusement stérilisés avant la mise en pot de la confiture.
Definitions
Having undergone the process of sterilization.
All jars must be thoroughly sterilized before bottling the jam.
Synonyms
sterilised
disinfected
sanitized
aseptic
germ-free
decontaminated
purified
autoclaved
irradiated
pasteurized
cleaned
sterile
neutered
spayed
castrated
infertile
nonfertile
sterilizeverb

sterilized

Past Simple

sterilized
Past Simple
sterilized
Past Participle
sterilizing
ing-form
UK
/ˈstɛr.ɪ.laɪz/
US
/ˈstɛr.ə.laɪz/
Translations
stériliserSens médical et hygiénique.
The surgeon sterilized the instruments before the operation.
Le chirurgien a stérilisé les instruments avant l'opération.
stériliserSens vétérinaire ou médical pour rendre incapable de se reproduire.
The veterinarian sterilized the stray cats to help control the population.
Le vétérinaire a stérilisé les chats errants pour aider à contrôler la population.
neutraliserSens figuré : rendre inefficace ou sans effet.
The new policy was designed to sterilize the influence of the opposition.
La nouvelle politique était conçue pour neutraliser l'influence de l'opposition.
stériliserSens financier : neutraliser l'effet monétaire d'entrées de capitaux ou d'interventions de change.
The central bank sterilized its large dollar purchases to keep the money supply steady.
La banque centrale a stérilisé ses importants achats de dollars afin de maintenir stable la masse monétaire.
Definitions
To make something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.
The surgeon sterilized the instruments before the operation.
To make a person or animal unable to reproduce.
The veterinarian sterilized the stray cats to help control the population.
To make something ineffective or powerless.
The new policy was designed to sterilize the influence of the opposition.
To neutralize the monetary effect of capital flows or foreign-exchange intervention through offsetting operations.
The central bank sterilized its large dollar purchases to keep the money supply steady.
Synonyms
disinfect
sanitize
cleanse
purify
decontaminate
aseptize
Antonyms
contaminate
infect
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