What does "Sterile" mean?

unable to have children

Synonym: clean, disinfected Opposite: dirty, contaminated

"Sterile" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

But wait, Charles, I thought you were sterile.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S3E11

Bill is sterile?

Grey's Anatomy S1E8

Hydrocarbons, organics, yes... but no life. Sterile.

Interstellar

We could tell them the microwave's been on the fritz and we're both sterile.

Modern Family S11E8

I made it sterile.

The Office S5E19

Good. That means they're sterile.

Young Sheldon S1E13

Make me sterile, but okay.

Friends S8E23

"Sterile" in TV shows & movies

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