sterilise

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (Transitive) : To make something completely free from living microorganisms, especially bacteria, that could cause disease or contamination. To make a person or animal unable to produce offspring; to render infertile. Usage and Examples Verb (Medical/Procedural Context) : Hospitals use autoclaves to sterilise surgical instruments before an operation. The water was sterilised by...