Definitions for sterilise
ster·ilise

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1. sterilize, steriliseverb

   make free from bacteria

2. sterilize, sterilise, desex, unsex, desexualize, desexualise, fixverb

   make infertile

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

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1. steriliseverb

   (British and Commonwealth): To sterilize.

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1. sterilise

   To sterilise means to eliminate, kill, or render inactive all forms of life, including microbes and bacteria, in a specified area or on a particular object. This process is typically done using heat, radiation, chemicals or surgical procedure, and is widely used in fields like medicine, food preparation, and scientific research to prevent disease transmission or spoilage.

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1. • Disinfect

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How to pronounce sterilise?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sterilise in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sterilise in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=sterilise
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sterilise
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=sterilise