Desterilize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Desterilize is a verb meaning (transitive) To contaminate (medical equipment, etc.) so that it is no longer sterile.
Meaning
(transitive) To contaminate (medical equipment, etc.) so that it is no longer sterile.
More Meanings
- (economics) To carry out a monetary process that is the reverse of sterilization.
Example Sentences
The devices were explanted postmortem or during an upgrade intervention, but also devices that were accidentally desterilized or were improperly sealed were included.
Word Forms
- desterilizes
- desterilizing
- desterilized
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sterilize, decontaminate, sterilise, sanitize, uncontaminate, deterge.
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