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sterile
/ˈstɛraɪl/
adjective
sterylny
Also
jałowybezpłodny
Definition
Free from living germs or microorganisms; unable to produce offspring or fruit; lacking in interest, originality, or productivity.
Examples
Surgeons must work in a sterile environment to prevent infection.
Chirurdzy muszą pracować w sterylnym środowisku, aby zapobiec infekcjom.
The soil was too sterile to grow any crops.
Gleba była zbyt jałowa, by uprawiać jakiekolwiek rośliny.
Their discussions were sterile and led nowhere.
Ich dyskusje były jałowe i do niczego nie prowadziły.
Synonyms
Collocations
sterile environmentsterile equipmentsterile debate
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