sterilization
suomi-englanti sanakirjasterilization englannista suomeksi
sterilointi, sterilisointi
sterilisaatio
Substantiivi
sterilization englanniksi
The process of treating something to kill or inactivate microorganisms.
''Heat sterilization is used during canning so the food can be safely stored for long periods.''
A procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing.
''Spaying a cat is a form of sterilization to limit the population growth.''
An instance of a sterilization procedure.
''The vet performed several sterilizations this week.''
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A monetary policy operation used to offset a foreign exchange intervention.
''The Federal Reserve is responsible for foreign exchange sterilization.''