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sterile in Dutch

sterile in Dutch is steriel, onvruchtbaar — sterile means free from all living germs and microorganisms.

sterile in Dutch

steriel
adj
(uncomparable) Unable to reproduce (or procreate).
onvruchtbaar
adj
(uncomparable) Unable to reproduce (or procreate).

What does "sterile" mean?

  1. adjective Free from all living germs and microorganisms.
    "The surgeon worked in a completely sterile operating room."
  2. adjective Unable to produce offspring; infertile.
    "Some hybrid plants are sterile and cannot produce viable seeds."
  3. adjective Lacking creativity, warmth, or productive results; barren.
    "The meeting turned into a sterile debate that went nowhere."
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sterile in a sentence

  • The surgeon worked in a completely sterile operating room.
  • Make sure the needle is sterile before use.
  • Some hybrid plants are sterile and cannot produce viable seeds.
  • The meeting turned into a sterile debate that went nowhere.

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What is "sterile" in Dutch?

"sterile" in Dutch is steriel, onvruchtbaar. sterile means: Free from all living germs and microorganisms.

How do you use "sterile" in a sentence?

Example: "The surgeon worked in a completely sterile operating room." In Dutch, "sterile" is steriel, onvruchtbaar.

Are there other ways to say "sterile" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "sterile": steriel, onvruchtbaar.

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