desterilize

desterilize
\(ˈ)dē+\ transitive verb
Etymology: de- + sterilize
: to release (gold) from an insulated condition in the treasury to useful service (as in forming the base for further credit expansion through deposit in a central bank)

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—desterilization, n.
/dee ster"euh luyz'/, v.t., desterilized, desterilizing.
to utilize an idle fund or commodity, as when a nation issues currency against gold previously unused.
Also, esp. Brit., desterilise.
[DE- + STERILIZE]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • desterilize — [dē ster′ə līz΄] vt. desterilized, desterilizing 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 …   English World dictionary

  • desterilize — desterilization, n. /dee ster euh luyz /, v.t., desterilized, desterilizing. to utilize an idle fund or commodity, as when a nation issues currency against gold previously unused. Also, esp. Brit., desterilise. [DE + STERILIZE] * * * …   Universalium

  • desterilize — de·sterilize …   English syllables

  • desterilise — /diˈstɛrəlaɪz/ (say dee steruhluyz) verb (t) (desterilised, desterilising) to make unsterile. Also, desterilize …  

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