noun
- devices or substances used to destroy all microorganisms and make something sterile
Examples
- The hospital uses UV sterilizers to clean medical instruments.
- Steam sterilizers are commonly found in dental offices.
- Chemical sterilizers must be handled with proper safety equipment.
- The laboratory purchased new autoclave sterilizers last month.
- Baby bottle sterilizers help prevent infections in newborns.
- Industrial sterilizers are used in food processing plants.