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Sterilize Definition & Meaning

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

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  • "By acapella size multiply growth rates for attempt to sterilize"
    Saukrates — Action Remix

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Frequently asked questions

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

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