Definitions and Examples of clean, sterile, sanitized
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Free from dirt, marks, or stains.
Example
She always keeps her house clean and tidy.
Free from living microorganisms; completely clean and pure.
Example
The surgical instruments must be sterile to prevent infections.
Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Example
The restaurant staff sanitized the tables and chairs after each customer.
Key Differences: clean vs sterile vs sanitized
- 1Clean refers to the absence of dirt, marks, or stains.
- 2Sterile describes a complete absence of living microorganisms.
- 3Sanitized means that something has been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Effective Usage of clean, sterile, sanitized
- 1Household Cleaning: Use clean and sanitized to describe a hygienic living environment.
- 2Medical Settings: Use sterile to describe a germ-free environment in hospitals and clinics.
- 3Food Preparation: Use sanitized to describe a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of germy are clean, sterile, and sanitized. Use these words to describe a hygienic living environment, a germ-free environment in medical settings, and a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.
