sterilise

[US]/ˈsterɪlaɪz/
[UK]/ˈst ɛrəˌlaɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. render sterile; disinfect; neuter; render useless; render barren.
Word Forms
Past Participlesterilised
Past Tensesterilised
Present Participlesterilising
Third Person Singularsterilises
Pluralsterilises

Phrases & Collocations

sterilise medical equipment

sterilise surgical instruments

sterilise baby bottles

Example Sentences

A dentist sterilises his instruments.

All surgical instruments must be sterilised before use.

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