Sterile water
Sterile Water
Sterile water (pronunciation: steh-ril wah-ter) is a type of water that has been treated to eliminate all forms of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores. It is commonly used in medical and laboratory settings for various applications.
Etymology
The term "sterile" comes from the Latin word "sterilis", meaning barren or unproductive, and the Old English word "wæter", which means water. In this context, sterile refers to the absence of any living organisms in the water.
Usage
Sterile water is used in a variety of medical and laboratory procedures. It is often used to clean and irrigate wounds, in the preparation of intravenous solutions, and in the dilution of certain medications. In laboratory settings, sterile water is used in various experiments and tests to ensure that results are not contaminated by microorganisms.
Related Terms
- Distilled water: Water that has been boiled into vapor and condensed back into liquid in a separate container. Impurities in the original water that do not boil below or at the boiling point of water remain in the original container.
- Deionized water: Water from which ions have been removed. It is used when a high purity water is required, especially in electronics and laboratory settings.
- Purified water: Water that has been mechanically filtered or processed to remove impurities and make it suitable for use.
- Saline solution: A mixture of sodium chloride in water and has a number of uses in medicine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sterile water
- Wikipedia's article - Sterile water
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