sterilize
US /ˈster.ə.laɪz/
UK /ˈster.ə.laɪz/
1.
mensterilkan, membasmi kuman
make (something) free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.
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Nurses must sterilize their instruments before surgery.
Jururawat mesti mensterilkan instrumen mereka sebelum pembedahan.
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Boiling water can help to sterilize baby bottles.
Air mendidih boleh membantu mensterilkan botol bayi.
2.
mensterilkan, memandulkan
make (a person or animal) unable to produce offspring.
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The veterinarian recommended that they sterilize their cat.
Doktor haiwan mengesyorkan agar mereka mensterilkan kucing mereka.
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Some people choose to sterilize themselves for birth control.
Sesetengah orang memilih untuk mensterilkan diri untuk kawalan kelahiran.