sterilized Definition
- 1cleaned and made free from bacteria or other microorganisms
- 2made incapable of reproduction
Using sterilized: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sterilized" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The surgical instruments were sterilized before the operation.
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The milk has been pasteurized and sterilized to kill any bacteria.
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The cat was sterilized to prevent unwanted litters.
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Summary: sterilized in Brief
The term 'sterilized' [ˈsterəlaɪzd] refers to something that has been cleaned and made free from bacteria or other microorganisms, or made incapable of reproduction. It is often used in medical and scientific contexts, such as 'The surgical instruments were sterilized before the operation.' or 'The cat was sterilized to prevent unwanted litters.' Synonyms include 'sanitized' and 'disinfected,' while antonyms include 'contaminated' and 'infected.'
