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sterile

/ˈstɛɹaɪl/

Meaning 1

unable to produce offspring

“The hybrid animals in the zoo remained sterile.”
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Illustration of sterile: unable to produce offspring

Meaning 2

Free from germs or bacteria; clean.

“The surgeon required a sterile environment to operate.”
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Illustration of sterile: Free from germs or bacteria; clean.