1. Aseptiser. Stériliser un instrument.
2. Châtrer. Stériliser un animal.
3. (Au figuré) Dessécher.
4. (Au figuré) Inhiber. Stériliser l'innovation.
Alternate (chiefly British) spelling of sterilize.
(Alternate spelling: sterilise).
1. To make free from bacteria.
2. To make infertile; of both males and females; SYN. desex, unsex, desexualize, fix.