Chemical sterilisation

to make germ-free

Chemical sterilisation (also spelled chemical sterilization) refers to a technique of sterilization making use of a chemical agent.

Objects can be sterilised with products like formaldehyde.

to make infertile

Individuals (people or animals) can be made sterile or infertile with chemical (biological) agents and The Pill.

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