Definition of
sterilize has definitions from the field of surgery
1
[ verb ] make free from bacteria

Synonyms

sterilise

Used in print

(Cordwainer Smith, "A Planet Named Shayol,"...)

B ' dikkat was sterilizing his knives .

Related terms

disinfect autoclave sterilization autoclave

2
[ verb ] (surgery) make infertile

Synonyms

fix unsex desexualize desexualise sterilise desex

Examples

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

Related terms

operate_on alter vasectomize emasculate neutering

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Rhymes with

paralyze federalize penalize neutralize specialize decentralize centralize liberalize moralize internalize stabilize formalize demoralize destabilize normalize hydrolyze serialize naturalize caramelize capitalize realize industrialize editorialize memorialize materialize allies ally's collateralize compartmentalize metabolize fertilize verbalize depersonalize immortalize stylize commercialize tantalize fictionalize nationalize depersonalize criminalize marginalize cannibalize rationalize denationalize actualize professionalize personalize internationalize civilize naturalize tantalize liberalize hospitalize generalize federalize catalyze socialize analyze trivialize crystallize symbolize finalize mobilize localize utilize legalize individualize penalize fossilize demobilize monopolize brutalize revitalize idolize immobilize globalize decriminalize institutionalize evangelize scandalize vandalize nationalize internationalize trivialize tranquilize visualize stylize equalize realize individualize supplies supply's allies' allies idealize flies

Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

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