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The state of producing absolutely nothing, whether by bacteria, ideas, or charisma.
means The inability to reproduce, or a complete absence of microbial life, depending on whether you mean biology or surgery.
from From Latin sterilis, meaning barren or unfruitful, the same root that left fields fallow and farmers cursing.
Two meaningsEither no offspring or no germs whatsoever.
Surgical barTrue sterility kills every microbe, not most.
Figurative useDescribes art, ideas, and rooms with zero soul.