No. 15,116 in German
sterilen
The German word "sterilen" means "sterile" in English, referring to something that is germ-free or barren.
In a sentence
Der Arzt benutzte sterilen Handschuhe während der Operation.
The doctor used sterile gloves during the operation.
In this sentence, 'sterilen' acts as an adjective that describes the state of the gloves as being free of contaminants or bacteria, highlighting their cleanliness for medical use.
Ein steriler Raum ist notwendig für Laborexperimente.
A sterile room is necessary for laboratory experiments.
Here, 'steriler' is an adjective modifying 'Raum' (room), emphasizing the requirement for cleanliness and lack of microbial presence in laboratory settings.
Die Pflaster waren so verpackt, dass sie nach dem Öffnen immer noch steril blieben.
The plasters were packaged in a way that they remained sterile even after opening.
In this example, 'steril' serves as an adjective describing the state of the plasters being free from microbial contamination and maintaining this property post-packaging.
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