sterilize

as in to alter

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Recent Examples on the Web There's research into biogenetic controls that might, for instance, sterilize male mussels. Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 1 Aug. 2024 Boiling has long been touted as a foolproof method to sterilize anything and everything—including towels. Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2024 Tattoo equipment should always be sterilized between patrons. Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024 Even with that increase, women are still getting sterilized much more often than men. Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for sterilize 

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“Sterilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sterilize. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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