What does steriliser mean?
Definitions for steriliser
ster·ilis·er
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Princeton's WordNet
autoclave, sterilizer, sterilisernoun
a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments
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steriliser
An autoclave is a machine used to carry out industrial and scientific processes requiring elevated temperature and pressure in relation to ambient pressure and/or temperature. Autoclaves are used before surgical procedures to perform sterilization and in the chemical industry to cure coatings and vulcanize rubber and for hydrothermal synthesis. Industrial autoclaves are used in industrial applications, especially in the manufacturing of composites. Many autoclaves are used to sterilize equipment and supplies by subjecting them to pressurized saturated steam at 121 °C (250 °F) for around 30-60 minutes at a pressure of 15 psi (103 kPa or 1.02 atm) depending on the size of the load and the contents. The autoclave was invented by Charles Chamberland in 1879, although a precursor known as the steam digester was created by Denis Papin in 1679. The name comes from Greek auto-, ultimately meaning self, and Latin clavis meaning key, thus a self-locking device.
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steriliser
A sterilizer is a device, machine or substance used to completely remove or destroy all forms of life, including harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, spores, fungi, and viruses, usually through methods such as heat, chemicals, irradiation, or high pressure. Sterilizers are commonly used in healthcare settings, laboratories, food processing, and in any context where maintaining an sterile environment is crucial.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of steriliser in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of steriliser in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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