sterilizable
Able to purify
Sterilizable describes something that can be made free of microorganisms through heat, chemicals, radiation, or other means.
Medical instruments, laboratory equipment, and food containers are designed to be sterilizable: All surgical tools must be sterilizable between procedures.
The term implies the material can withstand sterilization processes without being damaged.
Pressurized steam sterilization chamber
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- UVInvisible solar radiation
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- pasteurizationThermal pathogen elimination process
Fit for repeated service
- biocompatibleAccepted by living tissue
- thermostableUnaffected by high temperatures
- sanitizableAble to be disinfected
- washableAble to be cleaned
Free from pathogens
- germfreeContaining no microorganisms
- asepsisAbsence of harmful microorganisms
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- complianceAdhering to requirements
Drinkable volatile spirit
- bleachChemical stain and germ killer
- isopropanolSecondary propyl alcohol
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
- phenolicOf hydroxybenzene compounds
Scientific glassware and tools
- pipettesLiquid-measuring lab tubes
- forcepsMedical grasping instrument
- scalpelsThin-bladed medical knives
- cathetersTubes inserted into body cavities
implants · endoscopes · syringes · speculums · retractors · tubing · fermenters · bioreactors
autoclave
Pressurized steam sterilization chamber
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- UVInvisible solar radiation
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
reusable
Fit for repeated service
- biocompatibleAccepted by living tissue
- thermostableUnaffected by high temperatures
- sanitizableAble to be disinfected
aseptic
Free from pathogens
- germfreeContaining no microorganisms
- asepsisAbsence of harmful microorganisms
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
ethanol
Drinkable volatile spirit
- bleachChemical stain and germ killer
- isopropanolSecondary propyl alcohol
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
phenolic · aldehyde · formaldehyde · chlorhexidine · betadine
labware
Scientific glassware and tools
- pipettesLiquid-measuring lab tubes
- forcepsMedical grasping instrument
- scalpelsThin-bladed medical knives
catheters · implants · endoscopes · syringes · speculums · retractors · tubing · fermenters · bioreactors
- Device Featuresportable, durable, wireless, rechargeable, adjustable
sterilizabledisposable
Made for one use
single-use · throwaway · consumable · expendable · discardable
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