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noun 
  1. (uncountable) The process of treating something to kill microorganisms.
Heat is used during canning so the food can be safely stored for long periods.
  1. (uncountable) A procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing.
spaying, Spaying a cat is a form of to limit the population growth.
  1. (countable) an instance of a sterilization procedure
The vet performed several sterilizations this week.
  1. (uncountable) A monetary policy operation used to offset a foreign exchange intervention.
The Federal Reserve is responsible for foreign exchange .

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