sterilisable
Able to purify
Sterilisable describes something that can be sterilized—made free of living microorganisms through heat, chemicals, or radiation.
Medical instruments, baby bottles, and laboratory equipment are typically sterilisable: Make sure the container is sterilisable before using it for canning.
The American spelling is sterilizable.
Pressurized steam sterilization chamber
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- boilHeat to bubbling point
- irradiateExpose to electromagnetic energy
- pasteurizeHeat-treat for safety
ultraviolet · gamma · filtration · ultrasonic cleaner · dry heat · pressure cooker · oven
Drinkable volatile spirit
- isopropanolSecondary propyl alcohol
- hydrogen peroxideOxidizing disinfectant and bleach
- bleachChemical stain and germ killer
- formaldehydeColorless pungent preservative gas
chlorhexidine · antiseptic · disinfectant · germicide · sterilant · peroxide
Rust-proof iron alloy
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- titaniumElement twenty-two
- heat-resistantUnaffected by high temperatures
- reusableFit for repeated service
Tools for medical procedures
- scalpelPrecise surgical knife
- forcepsMedical grasping instrument
- scissorsPivoted twin-blade cutter
- petri dishLidded laboratory culture container
pipette · labware · glassware · tongs · incubator · endoscope · speculum · retractor
Confirming truth or accuracy
- indicatorSign revealing status
- asepticFree from pathogens
- germ-freeLacking any microorganisms
- uncontaminatedFree from impurities
autoclave
Pressurized steam sterilization chamber
pasteurize · ultraviolet · gamma · filtration · ultrasonic cleaner · dry heat · pressure cooker · oven
ethanol
Drinkable volatile spirit
- isopropanolSecondary propyl alcohol
- hydrogen peroxideOxidizing disinfectant and bleach
- bleachChemical stain and germ killer
formaldehyde · chlorhexidine · antiseptic · disinfectant · germicide · sterilant · peroxide
stainless steel
Rust-proof iron alloy
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- titaniumElement twenty-two
- heat-resistantUnaffected by high temperatures
reusable · metal · plastic · rubber · polypropylene · PTFE · ceramic
surgical instruments
Tools for medical procedures
petri dish · pipette · labware · glassware · tongs · incubator · endoscope · speculum · retractor · clamps
validation
Confirming truth or accuracy
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