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sterilise

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Their room has a small fridge and a microwave, "so we can sterilise his bottles".

From BBC Jul. 25, 2023

OxWash uses cold water in its machines to reduce energy consumption and uses a specialised detergent that produces ozone to sterilise clothes.

From BBC Dec. 24, 2021

Shumack suggests people with skin conditions wash even more often, adding that ironing sheets and pillowcases can also help sterilise them.

From The Guardian Oct. 8, 2020

“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

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