steril
sterile
English translations
- 01
sterile
- 02
sterilize
- 03
barren
Word details
- German meaning
- Frei von lebenden Mikroorganismen, keimfrei.
- English meaning
- Sterile
- Synonym
- keimfrei, aseptisch
- German example
- Das Operationsbesteck muss steril sein.
- English example
- The surgical instruments must be sterile.
- Comparative
- sterilerSuperlative: am sterilsten
- Opposite of
- sterile (germless)unsteril / fertil
Related words
- sterilisieren
Sterilize
- Sterilisation
Sterilization
- Sterilisierung
Sterilization
- Gammastrahlenenquelle
Gamma ray source
- Injektionslösung
An injection solution is a sterile liquid intended for injection into the body to administer medications or other substances.
- Wundauflage
Wound dressing
- Vasektomie
A vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilization, where the vas deferens are cut to prevent the transport of sperm.
- Einwecker
An 'Einwecker' is a device for preserving food by sterilizing it in jars.
- bestrahlen
to irradiate
- kastrieren
To castrate, to neuter
- entseuchen
To decontaminate means to remove harmful substances like viruses or bacteria from something.
- Desinfizierung
Disinfection is the measure to reduce the number of pathogens on surfaces or in liquids to prevent infection.
- aseptisch
Aseptic
- Autoklav
An autoclave is a device used to sterilize materials by steam under high pressure.
- desinfizieren
To disinfect
- entkeimen
Sterilize
- abakteriell
Abacterial means free from bacteria.
- Ampulle
Ampoule
- keimfrei
Germ-free
- Gammastrahler
Gamma emitter
- Unfruchtbarkeit
Infertility
- Ethylenoxid
Ethylene oxide
- Desinfektion
Disinfection is the killing or inactivation of pathogens to prevent infection.
- Eugenik
Eugenics
- Mehrwegspritze
Reusable syringe
- unfruchtbar
Infertile
Example sentences with “steril”
Die Umgebung muss steril sein. (The environment must be sterile.)
Frequently asked questions
Can it be used for people?
Yes, it means infertile, but in most contexts, it refers to a lack of germs.