sterilize
verb (used with object)
to destroy microorganisms in or on, usually by bringing to a high temperature with steam, dry heat, or boiling liquid.
had sterilized
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past perfectof sterilize.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Then Dr. Salk moved from the stove, where he had sterilized needles and syringes, and injected his sons.
From New York Times ● Dec. 25, 2020
By now Mr. Peck had sterilized the glass with the alcohol and was prepared to make his test.
From Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942 by Various
