Pronunciation: /ˈster.əl/
noun a sterile person or animal, especially one that is unable to produce offspring
A1 The hospital uses sterile equipment to prevent infections.
A2 The laboratory technician wore gloves to maintain a sterile environment.
B1 The packaging for medical supplies must be kept sterile to ensure safety.
B2 The surgeon scrubbed in and put on a sterile gown before the operation.
C1 The pharmaceutical company follows strict protocols to keep their manufacturing facilities sterile.
C2 The clean room in the research facility is maintained at a sterile level to avoid contamination.
adjective describing something that is free from living organisms, especially bacteria, and therefore unable to reproduce
A1 The hospital room was kept sterile to prevent infections.
A2 The scientist used sterile equipment to conduct the experiment.
B1 The laboratory had strict protocols in place to maintain a sterile environment.
B2 The surgical instruments were sterilized to ensure a sterile operating room.
C1 The pharmaceutical company followed rigorous procedures to produce sterile medications.
C2 The cleanroom in the manufacturing facility was maintained at a sterile level to meet industry standards.
formal The surgical tools must be kept completely sterile to prevent any infections.
informal Make sure you clean the wound with a sterile cloth to avoid any complications.
slang I don't trust that place, it feels too sterile for my liking.
figurative The corporate office had a sterile atmosphere, lacking any creativity or warmth.
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