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sterilizer

/ˈstɛr.ɪ.laɪ.zə/

/ˈstɛr.ə.laɪ.zɚ/

Translations

sterilizernoun

sterilizers

/ˈstɛr.ɪ.laɪ.zə/

/ˈstɛr.ə.laɪ.zɚ/

The hospital uses a sterilizer to ensure all surgical instruments are free of germs.

Больница использует стерилизатор, чтобы все хирургические инструменты были свободны от микробов.

Additional translations

Synonyms

aseptic agent

sterilizeradjective

/ˈstɛr.ɪ.laɪ.zə/

/ˈstɛr.əˌlaɪ.zɚ/

Attributive use before another noun to denote relation to sterilizing devices or processes.

sterilizernoun

A chemical agent or solution used to destroy all forms of microbial life on an object or surface.

The scalpel was soaked in a cold chemical sterilizer before the procedure.

A machine or apparatus that sterilizes instruments or materials, especially by means of steam, dry heat, or radiation.

The laboratory technician placed the glassware in the steam sterilizer to prepare it for the experiment.

sterilizeradjective

Relating to or designed for sterilizing.

Sterilizer bags are useful for disinfecting baby bottles in the microwave.