Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Capable of being sterilized.

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  • adjective Able to be sterilized; able to go through sterilization.

Etymologies

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sterilize +‎ -able

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Examples

  • BTHC is not steam sterilizable, while DINP tolerates steam sterilization better than DEHP.

    Alternatives for significant uses of DEHP in Massachusetts 2008

  • A large selection of highly conductive reusable, sterilizable cryotips and disposable plastic shields are available.

    DOTmed.com 2010

  • The Flex Focus 700 is small, lightweight, and supports a wide range of sterilizable transducers.

    Medgadget 2010

  • * Surgical transducers from BK Medical are all sterilizable

    Medgadget 2010

  • The Flex Focus 700 is small, lightweight, and supports a wide range of sterilizable transducers.

    Medgadget 2010

  • Additional features include an easily replaceable bulb system and a sterilizable handle.

    RedOrbit News - Technology 2010

  • It's completely sterilizable, it's also a trivet so I can set pots on it right off the burner, and you can get them big enough to leave out and protect whatever is your most used bit of counter.

    Popular Posts Across MetaFilter ixohoxi 2010

  • * Surgical transducers from BK Medical are all sterilizable

    Medgadget 2010

  • And, as an aside, I'm wondering why you would replace an easily sterilizable, nonporous plastic implement with a highly porous, nigh-uncleanable wooden one.

    Ask MetaFilter lhputtgrass 2010

  • The Flex Focus 700 is small, lightweight, and supports a wide range of sterilizable transducers.

    Medgadget 2010

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