ALL meanings of desterilize
de·ster·i·lize
D d - verb transitive desterilize to bring back from a sterile state; specif., to release (gold) from a neutralized position into an active position in the monetary system where it can support credit and monetary issues 3
- verb with object desterilize to utilize an idle fund or commodity, as when a nation issues currency against gold previously unused. 1
- verb desterilize (Transitive Verb) To contaminate (medical equipment, etc.) so that it is no longer sterile. 0
- verb desterilize (economics) To carry out a monetary process that is the reverse of sterilization. 0