sterile

Definitions

Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; aseptic.

Unable to produce offspring or vegetation; infertile.

Lacking in imagination, creativity, or interest; unproductive.

Examples

The surgeon ensured that all instruments were completely sterile before beginning the operation.

The laboratory environment must be kept sterile to prevent any contamination of the samples.

Synonyms

aseptic sanitized hygienic disinfected unproductive barren infertile

Antonyms

fertile productive fecund contaminated dirty polluted fruitful