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sterilizing

/ˈstɛrɪlaɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does sterilizing mean?

verb

Making something free from bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms, especially by using heat or chemicals. The process of making something sterile.

Example

"The hospital staff sterilized the equipment before surgery to prevent infection."

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