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Sterilization

The process of treating something to kill or inactivate microorganisms.

📖 Definitions of "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."

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