presterilize

/priːˈstɛrəlaɪz/
verb
  1. To sterilize something in advance, before it is used or processed further.
    • The lab technician presterilizes the petri dishes to prevent contamination.
    • The hospital will presterilize all surgical instruments before the operation.
    • We need to presterilize the jars before canning the jam.
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