Meaning of the word autoclave in English

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autoclave

US /ˈɑː.t̬oʊ.kleɪv/

UK /ˈɔː.təʊ.kleɪv/

a strong, heated container used for chemical reactions and other processes using high pressures and temperatures, e.g., sterilization.

Example:

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The medical instruments were sterilized in the autoclave.

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The laboratory uses a large autoclave for waste disposal.

Synonym:

sterilizer pressure vessel

to sterilize (something) using an autoclave.

Example:

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The lab technician will autoclave the contaminated glassware.

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Make sure to properly autoclave all biohazardous waste.

Synonym:

sterilize disinfect