sterile in Latin
sterile in Latin is sterilis — sterile means free from all living germs and microorganisms.
sterile in Latin
sterilis
(uncomparable) Unable to reproduce (or procreate).
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 Latin?
"sterile" in Latin is sterilis. 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 Latin, "sterile" is sterilis.
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