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- [dee-ster-uh-lahyz]
- /diˈstɛr əˌlaɪz/
- /dɪstˈerəlˌaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dee-ster-uh-lahyz]
- /diˈstɛr əˌlaɪz/
Definitions of desterilize word
- verb transitive desterilize to bring back from a sterile state; specif., to release (gold) from a neutralized position into an active position in the monetary system where it can support credit and monetary issues 3
- verb with object desterilize to utilize an idle fund or commodity, as when a nation issues currency against gold previously unused. 1
- verb desterilize (Transitive Verb) To contaminate (medical equipment, etc.) so that it is no longer sterile. 0
- verb desterilize (economics) To carry out a monetary process that is the reverse of sterilization. 0
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Parts of speech for Desterilize
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desterilize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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