adjective
- not sterile; not free from bacteria or other microorganisms
Usage: medical; scientific
Examples
- The unsterile surgical instruments posed a serious risk to patients.
- Laboratory samples became unsterile after exposure to air.
- The wound remained unsterile despite repeated cleaning attempts.
- Unsterile conditions in the operating room led to post-surgical infections.
- The medical team discarded all unsterile equipment immediately.
- Using unsterile needles can transmit dangerous diseases.