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autoclave

/ˈɔːtəˌkleɪv/

/ˈɔtəˌkleɪv/

autoclavenoun

autoclaves

/ˈɔːtəˌkleɪv/

/ˈɔtəˌkleɪv/

Translations

autoclaveAppareil de stérilisation à vapeur sous pression ; en chimie, récipient résistant à haute pression et haute température.

The laboratory technician placed the contaminated instruments in the autoclave for sterilization.

Le technicien de laboratoire a placé les instruments contaminés dans l'autoclave pour les stériliser.

Definitions

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

The laboratory technician placed the contaminated instruments in the autoclave for sterilization.

A device used to sterilize equipment and supplies by subjecting them to high-pressure saturated steam.

Before surgery, all surgical tools are cleaned and then placed in an autoclave to ensure they are free of any bacteria.

Synonyms

pressure cooker

steam sterilizer

sterilizer

autoclaveverb

autoclaved

Past Simple

autoclaved

Past Participle

autoclaving

Gerund

/ˈɔː.tə.klɑːv/

/ˈɔː.t̬oʊ.kleɪv/

Translations

autoclaverVerbe technique de stérilisation.

The laboratory technician autoclaved the surgical tools to ensure they were free of any contaminants.

Le technicien de laboratoire a autoclaver les instruments chirurgicaux pour s'assurer qu'ils étaient exempts de tout contaminant.

Definitions

To sterilize equipment or instruments by using an autoclave, which applies steam under pressure.

The laboratory technician autoclaved the surgical tools to ensure they were free of any contaminants.

Synonyms

steam sterilize

autoclaveadjective

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to an autoclave or sterilization by autoclave.

Translations

autoclaveAdjectif technique, surtout dans le domaine de la stérilisation.

Autoclave tape provides a visual confirmation that the package has reached the required sterilization conditions.

Le ruban autoclave fournit une confirmation visuelle que le paquet a atteint les conditions de stérilisation requises.

Definitions

Relating to, designed for, or produced by an autoclave or autoclaving.

Autoclave tape provides a visual confirmation that the package has reached the required sterilization conditions.

Synonyms