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sterilely

/ˈstɛrɪli/ adverb · British & US

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What does sterilely mean?

adverb

In a sterile manner; free from bacteria or other microorganisms.

Example

"The surgeon operated sterilely to prevent infection."

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Words that share this root

sterile sterilize sterilization aseptic

What's another word for sterilely?

aseptically sterilized germ-free bacteria-free microbe-free antiseptically

What's the opposite of sterilely?

contaminated infected polluted

Rhymes with sterilely

sterile terrible fertile irritable