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STERILISING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Sterilising.

Sterilising - as a verb

Make free from bacteria

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sterilize18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disinfect15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make infertile

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desex13desexualise19desexualize28fix13sterilize18unsex12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
operate9operate on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The hospital is sterilising all surgical equipment before each operation."
"I need to start sterilising the baby bottles for tonight."
"The dentist is sterilising his tools in the autoclave."
"She spent the entire afternoon sterilising the kitchen countertops."
"The laboratory technician is responsible for sterilising the petri dishes."
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Word Game Points

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

STERILISING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is STERILISING a valid Words With Friends word?
No, sterilising is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
STERILISING is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is STERILISING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sterilising is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STERILISING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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