English
Alternative spellings
sterilisation
Noun
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- uncountable The process of treating something to kill microorganisms.
#:Heat sterilization is used during canning so the food can be safely stored for long periods.
- uncountable A procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing.
#:spaying|Spaying a cat is a form of sterilization to limit the population growth.
- countable an instance of a sterilization procedure
#: The vet performed several sterilizations this week.
- uncountable A monetary policy operation used to offset a foreign exchange intervention.
#: The Federal Reserve is responsible for foreign exchange sterilization.
Related terms
sterilize
See also
autoclave
sanitization
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