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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

autoclaveautoclavesterilizer

Etymology

From sterilise + -er.

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