Sterilize

verb

To deprive of the ability to procreate.

Meaning

  1. (verb) To deprive of the ability to procreate.
  2. (verb) To make unable to produce; to make unprofitable.
  3. (verb) To kill, deactivate (denature), or destroy (break apart) all living, viable microorganisms and spores on a surface, in a fluid, or contained in a compound, such as culture media or a medical product.
  4. (verb) To redact (a document), removing classified or sensitive material.

Letter breakdown

  • Sterilize contains 9 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 18.

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What does Sterilize mean?

To deprive of the ability to procreate.

How many letters are in Sterilize?

Sterilize has 9 letters.

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