CEFR B2

sterilizer

noun

Meaning

A device or chemical agent used to eliminate all forms of microbial life from objects or surfaces.

Examples

New parents often use a steam sterilizer to ensure baby bottles are completely free of germs.
The hospital laboratory requires a high-capacity sterilizer to process surgical tools safely.

Synonyms: cleaner, disinfectant, autoclave, sanitizer

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

sterilizer (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈstɛrɪˌlaɪzər

Definition

A device or chemical agent used to eliminate all forms of microbial life from objects or surfaces.

Examples

New parents often use a steam sterilizer to ensure baby bottles are completely free of germs.
The hospital laboratory requires a high-capacity sterilizer to process surgical tools safely.
Chemical sterilizers are sometimes used in environments where heat could damage sensitive equipment.

Synonyms of sterilizer

Words with a similar meaning to sterilizer:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary