1.
Something that is ~ is completely clean and free from germs.
He always made sure that any cuts were protected by ~ dressings...
ADJ: usu ADJ n
sterility
...the antiseptic sterility of the hospital.
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2.
A person or animal that is ~ is unable to have or produce babies.
George was ~.
...a ~ male.
ADJ
sterility
This disease causes sterility in both males and females.
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3.
A ~ situation is lacking in energy and new ideas.
Too much time has been wasted in ~ debate.
ADJ: usu ADJ n disapproval
sterility
...the sterility of Dorothea’s life in industry.
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