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sterilize

verbgeneral usecommon/ɨʃtɨɾiliˈzaɾ/es·te·ri·li·zar

Definition

To make sterile; to eliminate all microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi) from an object, surface, or environment.

“It is essential to sterilize surgical instruments before any operation.”

“The autoclave is used to sterilize glassware in the lab.”

sterilize equipmentsterilize by heat