adjective
- not sterilized; not made free from bacteria or other microorganisms
Usage: medical; scientific
Examples
- The surgeon refused to use unsterilized instruments during the operation.
- Drinking unsterilized water can lead to serious illness.
- The laboratory rejected the unsterilized samples.
- Unsterilized medical equipment poses a significant health risk.
- The milk was unsterilized and contained harmful bacteria.
- Using unsterilized needles can spread infectious diseases.