chemosterilize

[ kee-moh-ster-uh-lahyz, kem-oh- ]

verb (used with object)

, che·mo·ster·i·lized, che·mo·ster·i·liz·ing.

1. to sterilize (insects or other animals) with a chemosterilant.

Other Words From

• chemo·steri·li·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of chemosterilize¹

chemo- + sterilize