Defenition of the word autoclave
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Defenition of the word autoclave
- A pressurized device designed to heat aqueous solutions above their boiling point at normal atmospheric pressure to achieve sterilization.
- a tank-like device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or sterilize surgical instruments
- subject to the action of an autoclave
- a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments
Synonyms for the word autoclave
Hyponyms for the word autoclave
Hypernyms for the word autoclave
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- sterilise
- sterilize
- vessel
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