Meaning & use
sterilely
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In a manner free from germs, bacteria, or other microorganisms.
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The instruments were sterilely wrapped before the surgery began.
The lab technician sterilely prepared each sample to avoid contamination.
A note on using this word
Though grammatically valid, 'sterilely' is fairly uncommon in everyday speech; 'in a sterile manner' is often used instead.
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