Steriliser (Noun)
Meaning
A device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The autoclave steriliser in the laboratory was used to sterilize all equipment before each experiment.
- The company invested in a new steriliser to improve the efficiency of their chemical manufacturing process.
- The medical facility relied on a large steriliser to ensure all surgical instruments were properly sterilized before use.
- The steriliser in the hospital's central supply department was running continuously to keep up with the demand for sterile equipment.
- The research team used a steriliser to heat the chemical compounds to extremely high temperatures, allowing them to study their properties.