unsterilized
/ʌnˈstɛrəlaɪzd/
adjective
- Not made free from bacteria or other microorganisms; not sterilized (American spelling).
- The unsterilized needles were thrown away to avoid infection.
- The lab requires all unsterilized materials to be disposed of properly.
- Using unsterilized jars can ruin homemade preserves.
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