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- [ster-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈstɛr əˌlaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ster-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈstɛr əˌlaɪz/
Definitions of presterilized word
- verb with object presterilized to destroy microorganisms in or on, usually by bringing to a high temperature with steam, dry heat, or boiling liquid. 1
- verb with object presterilized to destroy the ability of (a person or animal) to reproduce by removing the sex organs or inhibiting their functions. 1
- verb with object presterilized to make (land) barren or unproductive. 1
- verb with object presterilized 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 presterilized Informal. to isolate or completely protect from unwanted, unauthorized, or unwholesome activities, attitudes, influences, etc.: You can't sterilize children against violence. 1
- adjective presterilized sterilized beforehand 0
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Origin of presterilized
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 Presterilized
noun
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preposition
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determiner
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presterilized 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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