| 单词 | sterilize |
| 释义 | sterilize (sterɪlaɪz ) Word forms: sterilizes , sterilizing , sterilized regional note: in BRIT, also use sterilise 1. verb If you sterilize a thing or a place, you make it completely clean and free from germs. Sulphur is also used to sterilize equipment. [VERB noun] The milk was sterilized and sealed in bottles. [VERB noun] Synonyms: disinfect, clean, purify, fumigate sterilization (sterɪlaɪzeɪʃən , US -lɪz- ) uncountable noun ...the pasteurization and sterilization of milk. [+ of] 2. verb [usually passive] If a person or an animal is sterilized, they have a medical operation that makes it impossible for them to have or produce babies. My wife was sterilized after the birth of her fourth child. [be VERB-ed] sterilization Word forms: sterilizations variable noun In some cases, a sterilization is performed through the vaginal wall. Translations: Chinese: 消毒 Japanese: 滅菌する |
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