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.
sterilise
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a variation of
sterilize.
Example Sentences
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"They use it once, then squeeze out the blood, wash it, sterilise it and reuse it with another patient," he said.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2024
Their room has a small fridge and a microwave, "so we can sterilise his bottles".
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2023
“At the resort, we booked a villa so the whole family could stay together. We even brought a bottle of ethanol to sterilise the place.”
From Reuters ● Apr. 9, 2020
Before you start on any of these jams, sterilise jars and lids.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 17, 2019
We must sterilise all the imported earth between sunrise and sunset; we shall thus catch the Count at his weakest, and without a refuge to fly to.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
