Free from bacteria or other microorganisms (7)

I believe the answer is:

sterile

(Other definitions for sterile that I've seen before include "Free from bacteria" , "like a mule" , "unable to reproduce results" , "Fruitless" , "Bacteria-free" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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