The difference between Spay and Sterilize
When used as verbs, spay means to remove or destroy the ovaries (of an animal) so that it cannot become pregnant, whereas sterilize means to deprive of the ability to procreate.
check bellow for the other definitions of Spay and Sterilize
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Spay as a verb (transitive):
To remove or destroy the ovaries (of an animal) so that it cannot become pregnant.
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Spay as a noun:
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Spay as a verb:
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Sterilize as a verb:
To deprive of the ability to procreate.
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Sterilize as a verb:
To make unable to produce; to make unprofitable.
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Sterilize as a verb (biology):
To kill, deactivate (denature), or destroy (break apart) all living, viable microorganisms and spores on a surface, in a fluid, or contained in a compound, such as culture media or a medical product.