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sterilizer

British  
/ ˈstɛrɪˌlaɪzə /

noun

  1. a person, substance, or device that sterilizes

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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According to industry, the medical sterilizer system in the state has little room for disruption.

From Salon ● Feb. 7, 2023

The medical sterilizer facilities in Vernon that were found in violation of emitting a carcinogen at elevated levels will not be shuttered.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2022

The kitchen has a sterilizer for bottles, while the nursery has a changing station stocked with diapers.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 12, 2022

I bought a baby bottle sterilizer to use after I rinse them out with tap water.

From Slate ● May 10, 2021

While the nurse was expertly tying a strip of gauze around her arm and the doctor was putting his instrument in the sterilizer and taking out a fresh needle, Francie spoke up.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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