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sterilize

/'stɛrə,laɪz/

Synonyms of sterilize Antonyms of sterilize Examples of sterilize Usage of sterilize Parts of sterilize Definition that contains sterilize Words sounding like sterilize Explanation of sterilize

verb
make infertile
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"in some countries, people with genetically transmissible disabilites are sterilized"

Similar:

desex desexualise desexualize fix sterilise unsex

type of:
operate on operate
verb
make free from bacteria
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Similar:

sterilise

type of:
disinfect

Examples of sterilize

"in some countries, people with genetically transmissible disabilites are sterilized"