Chemosterilize
[kee-moh-ster-uh-lahyz, kem-oh-] /ˌki moʊˈstɛr əˌlaɪz, ˌkɛm oʊ-/
verb (used with object), chemosterilized, chemosterilizing.
1.
to (insects or other animals) with a chemosterilant.
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