Words Like STERILIZE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to STERILIZE.
14 Alternative Words Similar to sterilize
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Autoclave
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Vasectomize
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Vasectomise
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10 definitions of sterilize
1
To make sterile or unproductive; to impoverish, as land; to exhaust of fertility.
2
To deprive of the power of reproducing; to render incapable of germination or fecundation; to make sterile.
3
To destroy all spores or germs in (an organic fluid or mixture) or on (a medical instrument), as by heat, so as to prevent contamination by bacteria or other organisms. A common method of sterilization in laboratories and medical facilities is to heat a liquid sample or an instrument in an autoclave.
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To destroy all spores or germs on (a surface) by wetting with an antiseptic liquid, such as an alcoholic solution.
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make free from bacteria
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To make free from live bacteria or other microorganisms.
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To deprive (a person or an animal) of the ability to produce offspring, as by removing the reproductive organs.
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To make incapable of bearing fruit or germinating.
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To render (land) unfruitful.