Definition of "sterilise" [sterilise]

• : To sterilize. (verb)

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• "The ECB also said it would conduct operations to "sterilise" its purchases of bonds, absorbing back liquidity released by its buying."
• "The ECB also said it would conduct operations to 'sterilise' its purchases of bonds, absorbing back liquidity released by its buying."
• "It is also open to a central bank to "sterilise" the monetary system against other influences upon the money supply by increasing or reducing its holdings of government securities."