noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of sterilizer. UK, alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

sterilizerautoclaveoperatorsterilisationsterilisation techniciansterilising device

Antonyms

All antonyms

contaminantnon professionalunsterilised itemuntrained worker

Etymology

From sterilise + -er.