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sterilizing

UK
/ˈstɛr.ɪ.laɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɛr.ə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Translations

sterilizinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈstɛr.ɪ.laɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɛr.ə.laɪ.zɪŋ/
Present participle used attributively to describe an agent or process that sterilizes.
stérilisantQui stérilise; s’emploie pour un produit, un procédé ou un effet.
The sterilizing solution is essential for cleaning surgical instruments.
La solution stérilisante est essentielle pour nettoyer les instruments chirurgicaux.
Synonyms
disinfecting
sanitizing
decontaminating
purifying
cleansing
germicidal
antiseptic
sterilizingnoun
UK
/ˈstɛr.ɪ.laɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɛr.əˌlaɪ.zɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the process or act of sterilizing.
stérilisationAction ou processus de rendre stérile.
Proper sterilizing of bottles is crucial when preparing infant formula.
La stérilisation correcte des biberons est cruciale lors de la préparation du lait infantile.
sterilizeverb

sterilizing

Gerund

sterilized
Past Simple
sterilized
Past Participle
sterilizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈstɛr.ɪ.laɪz/
US
/ˈstɛr.ə.laɪz/
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 médical et hygiénique.
The surgeon sterilized the instruments before the operation.
Le chirurgien a stérilisé les instruments avant l'opération.
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.
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.
Synonyms
sanitize
decontaminate
cleanse
purify
disinfect
aseptize
Antonyms
contaminate
infect

Definitions

sterilizinggerund / present participle
Capable of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.
The sterilizing solution is essential for cleaning surgical instruments.
Having the ability to render something unable to reproduce or produce offspring.
The sterilizing effect of the radiation was a concern for the scientists.
sterilizingnoun
The act or process of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.
Proper sterilizing of bottles is crucial when preparing infant formula.
sterilizeverb
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.
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