sterilization

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) The process of treating something to kill microorganisms.
  2. Noun.  (uncountable) A procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing.
  3. Noun.  (countable) an instance of a sterilization procedure.
  4. Noun.  (uncountable) A monetary policy operation used to offset a foreign exchange intervention.

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