sterilization

stérilisation

Procédé qui détruit tous les microorganismes, comme les bactéries, présents sur ou dans quelque chose.

En anglais simple : The process of killing all tiny living things, such as bacteria, on or in something.

• The instruments need sterilization before use.
• Steam sterilization kills bacteria on the equipment.
• Proper sterilization keeps the jars free of germs.

Expressions courantes : heat sterilization, steam sterilization, equipment sterilization, sterilization cycle

stérilisation

Intervention médicale empêchant définitivement une personne ou un animal d’avoir des petits ou des enfants.

En anglais simple : A medical procedure that permanently prevents a person or animal from having babies.

• The vet recommended sterilization for the cat.
• Sterilization is a permanent form of birth control.
• She discussed voluntary sterilization with her doctor.

Expressions courantes : surgical sterilization, female sterilization, voluntary sterilization

stérilisation monétaire

Action d’une banque centrale compensant les variations de la quantité de monnaie dues aux achats ou ventes de devises.

En anglais simple : A central bank action that cancels changes in the money supply caused by buying or selling foreign currency.

• The central bank used sterilization after buying foreign currency.
• Sterilization kept the money supply stable.
• The report examined the cost of sterilization operations.

Expressions courantes : foreign exchange sterilization, sterilization operations