sterilize

Example Sentences

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The rule from which they are seeking relief applies to a chemical known as ethylene oxide, or EtO, which is commonly used to sterilize medical devices that can’t be cleaned using steam or radiation.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2025

I told her to try to sterilize the water, and she responded that she does not have enough cooking gas and cannot heat water more than once a day.

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2024

The simplest way to sterilize the bugs is to use radiation.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2024

Ultimately, it’s up to retailers to remove affected products from the case and sterilize equipment properly.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2024

My mom boils the dirty tap water to sterilize it and then puts it outside in the snow to cool it.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson