Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word STERILISED

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The straight part
We know that "this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case this = sterilised.
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What does STERILISED mean?

STERILISED verb
  1. To deprive of the ability to procreate.
  2. To make unable to produce; to make unprofitable.
  3. To 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.
  4. To redact (a document), removing classified or sensitive material.

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