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.
have been sterilizing
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present perfect progressiveof sterilize.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The F.D.A. should have been sterilizing “the crud” out of those things to test them, Dr. Teed said.
From New York Times ● Feb. 6, 2015
