sterilize
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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
San Bernardino County officials have made new deals with a local nonprofit to help sterilize and relocate wild donkeys.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025
We cannot even think much about how to sterilize water before drinking it, because there is no cooking gas and no wood to light a fire.
From Slate • Oct. 22, 2024
Ultimately, it’s up to retailers to remove affected products from the case and sterilize equipment properly.
From Salon • Aug. 15, 2024
He was inclined to sterilize its contents in an oven and then incinerate it.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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