sterilize
UK/'sterәlaiz/US
IELTSGREC2
Definitions
v.
To make free from bacteria or other microorganisms; to make a person or animal unable to reproduce
消毒，杀菌；使绝育
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsterilroot
+
izeto make, to become
=sterilize
Common Collocations
- 1.sterilize equipment对设备消毒
- 2.sterilize wounds对伤口消毒
- 3.sterilize instruments对器械灭菌
- 4.[sterilize water]净化水源
Example Sentences
- 1.
The nurse carefully sterilized all surgical instruments before the operation.
- 2.
You should sterilize the baby's bottles to prevent bacterial infections.
- 3.
The veterinarian recommended sterilizing the stray cats to control the population.