As verbs the difference between deodorize and sterilize
is that deodorize is to mask or eliminate the odor of, or an odor in, (something) while sterilize is to deprive a male or female the ability to procreate.
deodorize
English
Alternative forms
* deodorise
* deodourise
* deodourize (rare)
Verb
(deodoriz)
To mask or eliminate the odor of, or an odor in, (something).
Related terms
* deodorant
* deodorization
* deodorizer
sterilize
English
Alternative forms
* sterilise (UK )
Verb
(steriliz)
To deprive a male or female the ability to procreate.
To make unable to produce. To make unprofitable.
(biology) To kill, deactivate (denature), or destroy (break apart) all living, viable microorganisms and spores that would be on a surface, in a fluid, or contained in a compound, such as culture media or a medical product.
Related terms
* sterile
* sterilization
See also
* birth control
* castrate
* castrato
* eunuch
* procreate
* procreation
* spay
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