noun🔗ShareThe process of treating something to kill or inactivate microorganisms."The hospital uses sterilization to ensure instruments are safe for surgery. "medicinemicroorganismbiologyscienceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing."The farmer performed sterilization on the cows to prevent unwanted pregnancies. "medicinebiologyphysiologyorganismsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn instance of a sterilization procedure"The vet performed several sterilizations this week."medicinesexbiologyprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA monetary policy operation used to offset a foreign exchange intervention."The Federal Reserve is responsible for foreign exchange sterilization."economyfinancegovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
