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sterile in Greek

sterile in Greek is στείρος, αποστειρωμένος — sterile means free from all living germs and microorganisms.

sterile in Greek

στείρος
adj
Pronounced: steiros
(uncomparable) Unable to reproduce (or procreate).
στείρος
adj
Pronounced: steiros
Germless; free from all living or viable microorganisms.
αποστειρωμένος
adj
Pronounced: aposteiromenos
Germless; free from all living or viable microorganisms.

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 Greek?

"sterile" in Greek is στείρος, αποστειρωμένος. sterile means: Free from all living germs and microorganisms.

How do you pronounce στείρος?

"sterile" in Greek is στείρος, pronounced "steiros".

How do you use "sterile" in a sentence?

Example: "The surgeon worked in a completely sterile operating room." In Greek, "sterile" is στείρος, αποστειρωμένος.

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

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "sterile": στείρος, αποστειρωμένος.

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