sterilization
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sterilization noun
- The process of treating something to kill or inactivate microorganisms.
- A procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing.
- An instance of a sterilization procedure“The vet performed several sterilizations this week.”
- A monetary policy operation used to offset a foreign exchange intervention.“The Federal Reserve is responsible for foreign exchange sterilization.”
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sterilisationdisinfectiondisinfectantdecontaminationautoclaveheatfecundityfertilityligationneutralizationcircumventionprocessingvalidationsterilityinfertilitydisinfecting
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