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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.

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Word Description / Examples
sterilizer

Commonly used in medical environments to describe devices that make tools and equipment free from all forms of bacteria, viruses, and spores.

  • The surgeon placed the instruments in the sterilizer before the operation
disinfector

Used in both healthcare and residential settings to describe devices or chemicals that kill bacteria and germs but might not eliminate all forms of microorganisms. Often used to clean surfaces and equipment.

  • After someone was diagnosed with the flu, we used a disinfector to clean the room
sanitizer

This entry appears to be a duplicate. See the context and examples for 'sanitizer' above.

  • Please use hand sanitizer before entering the patient ward
sterilization machine

Another term for a sterilizer, but emphasizes the device aspect. It is specifically used where the focus is on the machine and its operation.

  • The clinic just installed a new sterilization machine to ensure the highest level of cleanliness

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.