Hyphenation of sterilize
How to hyphenate sterilize
Because it is a word with a single syllable, sterilize is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of sterilize
sterilize is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo deprive of the ability to procreate.
- verbTo make unable to produce; to make unprofitable.
- verbTo kill, deactivate (denature), or destroy (break apart) all living, viable microorganisms and spores on a surface, in a fluid, or contained in a compound, such as culture media or a medical product.
- verbTo redact (a document), removing classified or sensitive material.
Words nearby sterilize
- sterilising
- sterilities
- sterility
- sterilizability
- sterilizable
- sterilization
- sterilization's
- sterilizations
- (sterilize)
- sterilized
- sterilizer
- sterilizers
- sterilizes
- sterilizing
- sterin
- sterk
- sterlet
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.
In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.