sterilizer

/ˈstɛrəlaɪzər/
noun
  1. A device or machine used to kill germs, bacteria, and other microorganisms on objects or surfaces.
    • The dentist's office has a sterilizer for all their instruments.
    • I bought a UV sterilizer for my baby's bottles.
    • The hospital uses a steam sterilizer to clean surgical tools.
  2. A chemical substance used to kill germs and make something sterile.
    • They used a liquid sterilizer to clean the tattoo equipment.
    • This spray sterilizer is safe for use on kitchen counters.
    • The lab technician applied a sterilizer to the workbench before the experiment.
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