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sterilizer

British  
/ ˈstɛrɪˌlaɪzə /

noun

  1. a person, substance, or device that sterilizes

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Last year, the EPA imposed stricter limits on the chemical, which is used as a sterilizer.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2025

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

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

From Slate • May 10, 2021

It ultimately was traced to a sterilizer in a doctor's office, said Sowders-Witt, who recently moved to California.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2010

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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