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- [ster-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈstɛr əˌlaɪz/
- /ˈster.ɪ.laɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ster-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈstɛr əˌlaɪz/
Definitions of sterilise word
- verb with object sterilise to destroy microorganisms in or on, usually by bringing to a high temperature with steam, dry heat, or boiling liquid. 1
- verb with object sterilise to destroy the ability of (a person or animal) to reproduce by removing the sex organs or inhibiting their functions. 1
- verb with object sterilise to make (land) barren or unproductive. 1
- verb with object sterilise Informal. to delete or remove anything comprising or damaging from: to sterilize a government document before releasing it to the press. 1
- verb with object sterilise Informal. to isolate or completely protect from unwanted, unauthorized, or unwholesome activities, attitudes, influences, etc.: You can't sterilize children against violence. 1
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Origin of sterilise
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1685-95; sterile + -ize
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Parts of speech for Sterilise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sterilise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
sterilise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sterilise
verb sterilise
- absterge — to wipe clean or cleanse
- antisepticize — to treat with an antiseptic
- asexualize — to make incapable of reproduction, as by castrating.
- autoclave — a strong sealed vessel used for chemical reactions at high pressure
- caponize — to make (a cock) into a capon
Antonyms for sterilise
verb sterilise
- bedraggle — to make (hair, clothing, etc) limp, untidy, or dirty, as with rain or mud
- contaminate — If something is contaminated by dirt, chemicals, or radiation, they make it dirty or harmful.
- defile — To defile something that people think is important or holy means to do something to it or say something about it which is offensive.
- dirty — soiled with dirt; foul; unclean: dirty laundry.
- encrust — Cover (something) with a hard surface layer.
Top questions with sterilise
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