(transitive) To deprive of the ability to procreate. / (transitive) To make unable to produce; to make unprofitable.

plural of sterilizer

A device used to sterilize, killing pathogens by means such as heat, UV light, chemicals, etc.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of sterilize

simple past tense and past participle of sterilize

(not comparable) Unable to reproduce (or procreate). / (figuratively) Terse; lacking sentiment or emotional stimulation, as in a manner of speaking.

(uncountable) The process of treating something to kill or inactivate microorganisms. / (uncountable) A procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing.

plural of sterilization

The state or quality of being sterile.

present participle of sterilize