sterile in German
sterile in German is unfruchtbar, steril — sterile means free from all living germs and microorganisms.
sterile in German
unfruchtbar
(uncomparable) Unable to reproduce (or procreate).
steril
(uncomparable) Unable to reproduce (or procreate).
steril
Germless; free from all living or viable microorganisms.
What does "sterile" mean?
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adjective Free from all living germs and microorganisms.
"The surgeon worked in a completely sterile operating room."
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adjective Unable to produce offspring; infertile.
"Some hybrid plants are sterile and cannot produce viable seeds."
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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 German?
"sterile" in German is unfruchtbar, steril. 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 German, "sterile" is unfruchtbar, steril.
Are there other ways to say "sterile" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "sterile": unfruchtbar, steril.
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