sterile

Meanings

• adjective

  Free from living microorganisms or their spores; pure and clean.

• adjective

  Relating to or preserving by sterilization.

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Antonyms

non-sterile , nonsterile , unsterile

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Synonyms

barren , infertile

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sterile
hieroglyphics , terrifics , merciless

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Variants

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sterile , sterilely , sterilities , sterility , male-sterile , self-sterile , self-sterilities , self-sterility

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Forms

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sterilize, sterilized, sterilizing

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Etymology

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From the Latin sterilis, meaning 'unproductive' or 'barren'.

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Trivia

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1. Sterilization was first used in the late 1800s for water supplies during the cholera epidemic.

2. The term 'sterile' can also be used to describe an environment that is devoid of life in general, not just microorganisms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sterilization: A process of killing all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores.

2. Aseptic: A condition where no microorganisms are present, often used interchangeably with sterile.

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Culture

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In medical and scientific contexts, sterile environments are crucial to prevent contamination and ensure the safety of procedures. In literature, the term 'sterile' can symbolize a lack of emotion or vitality.

How to Memorize "sterile"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a laboratory or a surgical room, where everything is clean and free from any living organisms.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word sterile with cleanliness, purity, and safety.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sterile Starts With S' to remember the definition.

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