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Sterilizer: meaning, definitions and examples

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sterilizer

 

[ ˈsterəˌlaɪzər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical equipment

A sterilizer is a device used to eliminate all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores. It is commonly used in hospitals, clinics, and laboratories to ensure that medical instruments and equipment are free from harmful microorganisms.

Synonyms

disinfector, sanitizer, sterilization machine

Examples of usage

  • The hospital uses a large autoclave as a sterilizer for surgical instruments.
  • After each use, the dental tools are placed in the sterilizer to prevent infections.
  • The sterilizer operates at high temperatures to achieve proper disinfection.

Translations

Translations of the word "sterilizer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esterilizador

🇮🇳 स्टेरलाइज़र

🇩🇪 Sterilisator

🇮🇩 sterilisator

🇺🇦 стерилізатор

🇵🇱 sterylizator

🇯🇵 滅菌器

🇫🇷 stérilisateur

🇪🇸 esterilizador

🇹🇷 sterilizatör

🇰🇷 살균기

🇸🇦 معقم

🇨🇿 sterilizátor

🇸🇰 sterilizátor

🇨🇳 消毒器

🇸🇮 sterilizator

🇮🇸 sótthreinsitæki

🇰🇿 стерилизатор

🇬🇪 სტერილიზატორი

🇦🇿 sterilizator

🇲🇽 esterilizador

Etymology

The word 'sterilizer' originates from the Latin word 'sterilis,' meaning 'barren' or 'sterile.' The concept of sterilization has been practiced for centuries, with ancient civilizations using various methods to achieve cleanliness and prevent the spread of disease. In modern times, the invention of sterilization equipment has revolutionized healthcare by significantly reducing the risk of infections during medical procedures.

See also: sterilization, sterilizing.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,426 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.