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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