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STERILIZES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Sterilizes.

Sterilizes - as a verb

Make free from bacteria

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sterilise
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disinfect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make infertile

Example: "In some countries, people with genetically transmissible disabilites are sterilized"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desexdesexualisedesexualizefixsteriliseunsex
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
operateoperate on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The hospital sterilizes all medical instruments before each surgery."
"She always sterilizes her baby's bottles to ensure they are clean and safe."
"The dentist sterilizes the dental tools after each patient."
"To prevent contamination, the laboratory sterilizes all petri dishes before use."
"The canning factory sterilizes the food containers to prolong shelf life."
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Word Game Points

Is STERILIZES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sterilizes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STERILIZES has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is STERILIZES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sterilizes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STERILIZES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is STERILIZES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sterilizes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STERILIZES has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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