pre-sterilized

ster·i·lize

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ster-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈstɛr əˌlaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ster-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈstɛr əˌlaɪz/

Definitions of pre-sterilized word

verb with object pre-sterilized to destroy microorganisms in or on, usually by bringing to a high temperature with steam, dry heat, or boiling liquid. 1
verb with object pre-sterilized to destroy the ability of (a person or animal) to reproduce by removing the sex organs or inhibiting their functions. 1
verb with object pre-sterilized to make (land) barren or unproductive. 1
verb with object pre-sterilized Informal. to delete or remove anything comprising or damaging from: to sterilize a government document before releasing it to the press. 1
verb with object pre-sterilized Informal. to isolate or completely protect from unwanted, unauthorized, or unwholesome activities, attitudes, influences, etc.: You can't sterilize children against violence. 1

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Origin of pre-sterilized

First appearance:

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1685-95; sterile + -ize

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Parts of speech for Pre-sterilized

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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pre-sterilized popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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