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STERILITY

(noun)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Sterility.

Sterility - as a noun

(of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antisepsis12asepsis9sterileness

The state of being unable to produce offspring; in a woman it is an inability to conceive; in a man it is an inability to impregnate

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
infertility17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
physical conditionphysiological conditionphysiological state
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The sterility of the laboratory ensured the purity of the experiment."
"The doctor wore gloves and used sterile instruments to maintain sterility during the surgery."
"The lack of plants in the desert is due to the sterility of the soil."
"The sterility of the breeding environment hindered the reproduction of the endangered species."
"The sterilization process ensured the sterility of the medical equipment."
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Word Game Points

Is STERILITY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sterility is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STERILITY has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is STERILITY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sterility is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STERILITY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is STERILITY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sterility is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STERILITY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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