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(ster-i-lize) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to make something free from bacteria and germs.

Example Sentence

Sterilize the jars before you fill them with pickles.

More Example Sentences

We need to sterilize the kitchen surfaces.

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Rhymes

  • paralyze
  • sterilize
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