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sterilized

The correct spelling is sterilized.

How to pronounce sterilized

verb

Say it like: Ste-ril-ize-d

The correct spelling is sterilized. To deprive of the ability to procreate.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To deprive of the ability to procreate.
  2. 2.To make unable to produce; to make unprofitable.
  3. 3.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.
  4. 4.To redact (a document), removing classified or sensitive material.

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