STERILISED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does sterilised mean? 

• STERILISED (adjective)
  The adjective STERILISED has 1 sense:

1. made infertile

  Familiarity information: STERILISED used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• STERILISED (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Made infertile

Synonyms:

sterilised; sterilized

Similar:

infertile; sterile; unfertile (incapable of reproducing)

 Context examples 

The moveable covers enable temperatures to be monitored throughout the process, which, during the first stage, rise above the critical point of 55 degrees—the temperature necessary for the organic matter present in the sludge to be sterilised.

(Scientists validate a new technology that transforms sewage sludge into fertilizer more efficiently, University of Granada)

While, previously, practically all the sludge was dumped, the new regulations are stricter, requiring the waste to be sterilised and stabilised, since its incorrect handling can lead to public health problems due to microbial contamination and heavy metals.

(Scientists validate a new technology that transforms sewage sludge into fertilizer more efficiently, University of Granada)