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sterilize in German

sterilize in German is sterilisieren, kastrieren, entkeimen — sterilize means to destroy all germs and microorganisms on or in something.

sterilize in German

sterilisieren
verb
(transitive) To make unable to produce; to make unprofitable.
kastrieren
verb
(transitive) To make unable to produce; to make unprofitable.
sterilisieren
verb
(transitive, biology) To kill, deactivate (denature), or destroy (break apart) all living, viable microorganisms and spores on a surface, in a fluid, or contained in a compound, such as culture media or a medical product.
entkeimen
verb
(transitive, biology) To kill, deactivate (denature), or destroy (break apart) all living, viable microorganisms and spores on a surface, in a fluid, or contained in a compound, such as culture media or a medical product.

What does "sterilize" mean?

  1. verb To destroy all germs and microorganisms on or in something.
    "Always sterilize baby bottles before the first use."
  2. verb To perform a procedure that permanently prevents a person or animal from reproducing.
    "The shelter sterilizes all animals before they're adopted out."
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sterilize in a sentence

  • Always sterilize baby bottles before the first use.
  • The clinic sterilizes its tools between every patient.
  • The shelter sterilizes all animals before they're adopted out.

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What is "sterilize" in German?

"sterilize" in German is sterilisieren, kastrieren, entkeimen. sterilize means: To destroy all germs and microorganisms on or in something.

How do you use "sterilize" in a sentence?

Example: "Always sterilize baby bottles before the first use." In German, "sterilize" is sterilisieren, kastrieren, entkeimen.

Are there other ways to say "sterilize" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "sterilize": sterilisieren, kastrieren, entkeimen.

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