Sterilize

Pronunciation: /ˈstɛrəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of sterilize

verb to make something completely clean and free from bacteria or other microorganisms

Example Sentences

A1 Doctors sterilize their tools before performing surgery.

A2 It is important to sterilize baby bottles to prevent bacteria growth.

B1 The hospital uses special equipment to sterilize medical instruments.

B2 Chemicals are often used to sterilize laboratory equipment.

C1 The autoclave is a common method used to sterilize medical supplies.

C2 Properly sterilizing equipment is crucial in a laboratory setting to avoid contamination.

Examples of sterilize in a Sentence

formal The medical staff must sterilize all surgical equipment before each procedure.

informal Make sure to sterilize the baby bottles before using them.

slang I'll just quickly sterilize these tweezers in boiling water.

figurative The intense heat of the sun seemed to sterilize the landscape, leaving it barren and lifeless.

Grammatical Forms of sterilize

• past tense: sterilized
• plural: sterilizes
• comparative: more sterilized
• superlative: most sterilized
• present tense: sterilize
• future tense: will sterilize
• perfect tense: have sterilized
• continuous tense: is sterilizing
• singular: sterilize
• positive degree: sterilize
• infinitive: sterilize
• gerund: sterilizing
• participle: sterilizing

Origin and Evolution of sterilize

First Known Use: 1623 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sterilize' originated from the Latin word 'sterilis' meaning barren or unproductive.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of making something barren or unproductive, the term 'sterilize' evolved to refer to the process of destroying all microorganisms on an object or surface to prevent contamination or infection.