sterilises

Makes completely germ-free

Sterilises is a British spelling of sterilizes.

reproductive

neutering

Surgical sterilization of animals

castrates · desexes · infertile · contraception · veterinary · pets · population control · ovaries · testes · surgical

medical

autoclaves

Pressurized steam sterilization devices

operating theatre · aseptic · antiseptic · forceps · syringes · hospital · decontaminates · sanitises · surgical tools · implants

microbial

pasteurises

Heat-treats to kill pathogens

sanitises · disinfects · boils · UV light · irradiates · fumigates · bleaches · chemical treatment · water purification · food safety

soil

fumigates

Exposes area to pesticide gas

greenhouse · agriculture · pesticides · cultivation · horticulture · nursery · chemicals

Opposites
microbial state

sterilisescontaminates

Makes unclean or impure

infects · pollutes · taints · inoculates · cultures

reproductive capacity

sterilisesfertilises

Adds growth nutrients

impregnates · inseminates · breeds

life-supporting conditions

sterilisesenriches

Adds quality or worth

fertilises · cultivates · nurtures · populates

Family

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Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G