sterilization

noun

1. 1

   The process of treating something to kill or inactivate microorganisms.

2. 2

   A procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing.

3. 3

   An instance of a sterilization procedure

   “The vet performed several sterilizations this week.”

4. 4

   A monetary policy operation used to offset a foreign exchange intervention.

   “The Federal Reserve is responsible for foreign exchange sterilization.”