sterilization
ˌstɛrɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən
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Definition of sterilization - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
veterinaryTECH.act of making an animal unable to reproduceTECH.
  • The sterilization of pets can help control the stray population..
neutering spaying
2.
biologyTECH.process of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganismsTECH.
  • The sterilization of surgical instruments is crucial for patient safety..
disinfection sanitization
3.
medicalTECH.procedure to prevent reproduction permanentlyTECH.
  • Sterilization is a common method of birth control.
castration neutering
4.
businessTECH.monetary policy to offset currency interventionTECH.
  • The central bank used sterilization to stabilize the currency.
counteraction neutralization offsetting
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Origin of sterilization

Latin, sterilizare (make barren)

Terms with sterilization included in their meaning

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veterinary
the sterilization process of an animal
animal sterilization
the process of making an animal sterile
policy
strategies to limit population growth through contraception or sterilization
sterilization
lamp used for sterilizing surfaces and equipment
medical
used in sterilization and disinfection processes
sterilization
the act of sterilizing an animal
sterilization
process of sterilizing by passing radiation through objects
medical
undergo a surgical procedure for male sterilization

Examples of sterilization in a sentence

  • The clinic offers free sterilization for stray animals.
  • Sterilization of medical equipment prevents infections.
  • Food sterilization extends shelf life.
  • The couple opted for sterilization after their third child.
  • Sterilization procedures have become more advanced over the years.
  • Sterilization was necessary to counteract the foreign exchange impact.

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  1. French:stérilisation, neutralisation monétaire, ...
  2. German:Kastration, Sterilisation, ...
  3. Italian:sterilizzazione, neutralizzazione monetaria, ...
  4. Spanish:esterilización, desinfección, ...
  5. Portuguese:esterilização, compensação cambial, ...
  6. Chinese:绝育, 灭菌, ...
  7. Japanese:不妊手術, 滅菌, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعْقِيم, تَعْقيم جِراحي, ...
  9. Hebrew:עִיקּוּר, ...
  10. Russian:стерилизация, обеззараживание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стерилізація, валютна стерилізація, ...
  12. Hindi:नसबंदी, निष्फलता, ...
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