noun🔗ShareThe process of treating something to kill or inactivate microorganisms."The hospital performed daily sterilizations of its surgical equipment to prevent infections. "medicinebiologymicroorganismprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing."The local animal shelter offers low-cost sterilizations for cats and dogs to help control the pet population. "medicinebiologyorganismphysiologysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn instance of a sterilization procedure"The vet performed several sterilizations this week."medicinesexbodyprocessChat 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."economyfinancegovernmentbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
