pre·ster·il·ize
| \ ˌprē-ˈster-ə-ˌlīz
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variants:
or pre-sterilize
presterilized or pre-sterilized; presterilizing or pre-sterilizing
Definition of presterilize
: to make (something) sterile in advance
The jars should be presterilized. They always presterilize the instruments.
Other Words from presterilize
presterilization
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ˌprē-ˌster-ə-lə-ˈzā-shən
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or pre-sterilization noun
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or pre-sterilization noun
presterilization of lab equipment
presterilized
or pre-sterilized adjective
using presterilized containers
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“Presterilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presterilize. Accessed 8 Aug. 2022.
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