sterile

UK
/ˈstɛr.aɪl/
US
/ˈstɛr.əl/

Translations

sterileadjective
steriler
Comp.
sterilest
Super.
UK
/ˈstɛr.aɪl/
US
/ˈstɛr.əl/
The surgical instruments must be sterile before the operation.
Хирургические инструменты должны быть стерильными перед операцией.
The soil in this region is sterile and cannot support crops.
Почва в этом регионе бесплодная и не может поддерживать сельскохозяйственные культуры.

Definitions

sterileadjective
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; completely clean.
The surgical instruments must be kept in a sterile environment to prevent infection.
Lacking in imagination, creativity, or excitement; uninspiring or unproductive.
The sterile office environment made it difficult for the team to come up with innovative ideas.
Incapable of producing offspring; infertile.
The couple was disappointed to learn that their pet rabbit was sterile and could not have babies.
Producing little or no vegetation or fruit; barren or unfruitful.
After years of overgrazing, the once-fertile pasture became largely sterile land.