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Sterilise Definition & Meaning

sterilise
verb
  1. make free from bacteria
  2. make infertile; "in some countries, people with genetically transmissible disabilites are sterilized"

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Frequently asked questions

What does sterilise mean?
make free from bacteria make infertile; "in some countries, people with genetically transmissible disabilites are sterilized"
What part of speech is sterilise?
Sterilise is a verb.
How many definitions does sterilise have?
Sterilise has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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