sterilize

IPA: stˈɛrʌɫaɪz

verb

  • (transitive) To deprive of the ability to procreate.
  • (transitive) To make unable to produce; to make unprofitable.
  • (transitive, 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.
  • (transitive) To redact (a document), removing classified or sensitive material.
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Examples of "sterilize" in Sentences

  • I sterilized the bottle with chemical.
  • The stated purpose for this was to sterilize the inmates.

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