How Do You Spell STERIFORM?

Pronunciation: [stˈɛɹɪfˌɔːm] (IPA)

The word "steriform," which refers to a substance that can destroy bacteria, is spelled as /stɛrɪfɔrm/. The "ster-" prefix derives from the Greek word "stērós," meaning "solid," while the "-form" suffix comes from the Latin word "forma," meaning "shape" or "form." Thus, "steriform" literally means "having a solid form that can destroy bacteria." Proper spelling of this word ensures clear communication in scientific contexts where precise terminology is essential.

STERIFORM Meaning and Definition

  1. Trade name of a 5 per cent. mixture of formaldehyde in sugar of milk; employed as an antiseptic.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for STERIFORM

  • ateriform
  • zteriform
  • xteriform
  • dteriform
  • wteriform
  • sreriform
  • sferiform
  • sgeriform
  • syeriform
  • s6eriform
  • s5eriform
  • stwriform
  • stsriform
  • stdriform
  • strriform
  • st4riform
  • st3riform
  • steeiform
  • stediform
  • stefiform

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