Sterilisation

noun

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounThe process of treating something to kill or inactivate microorganisms.

2.nounA procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing.

3.nounAn instance of a sterilization procedure

"The vet performed several sterilizations this week."

4.nounA monetary policy operation used to offset a foreign exchange intervention.

"The Federal Reserve is responsible for foreign exchange sterilization."

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