adjective
sterilized
Sterilized (adjective) means Made completely free of germs and microorganisms. Example: “The sterilized instruments were laid out on a tray.”
adjective
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Made completely free of germs and microorganisms.
"The sterilized instruments were laid out on a tray."
"Use only sterilized water for the wound."
How to use sterilized
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving had all germs destroyed; germ-free.
Common pairings
sterilized equipment
sterilized water
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Rhymes for sterilized
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prized
baptized
utilized
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organized
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What does “sterilized” mean?
The word “sterilized” means made completely free of germs and microorganisms. In plain terms, having had all germs destroyed; germ-free.
How do you use “sterilized” in a sentence?
Here is “sterilized” used in a sentence: “The sterilized instruments were laid out on a tray.”
What part of speech is “sterilized”?
“Sterilized” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of sterilized?
"sterilized" (adjective) means made completely free of germs and microorganisms.