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autoclave

UK
/ˈɔːtəˌkleɪv/
US
/ˈɔtəˌkleɪv/

Translations

autoclavenoun
autoclaves
pl
UK
/ˈɔːtəˌkleɪv/
US
/ˈɔtəˌkleɪv/
The laboratory uses an autoclave to sterilize equipment.
Лаборатория использует автоклав для стерилизации оборудования.
Synonyms
pressure cooker
steam sterilizer
sterilizer
autoclaveverb
autoclaved
Past Simple
autoclaved
Past Participle
autoclaving
Gerund
UK
/ˈɔː.tə.klɑːv/
US
/ˈɔː.t̬oʊ.kleɪv/
The laboratory technician needs to autoclave the equipment before use.
Лаборанту нужно стерилизовать оборудование перед использованием.
Additional translations
стериллизировать
Synonyms
steam sterilize
decontaminate
sanitize
disinfect
pressure-sterilize
steam-sterilize
sterilise
sterilize
autoclaveadjective
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to an autoclave or sterilization by autoclave.
Synonyms
decontaminated
heat-sterilized
pressure-sterilized
steam-sterilized
aseptic
sterile
sterilised
sterilized
autoclaved

Definitions

autoclavenoun
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.
autoclaveverb
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.
autoclaveadjective
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.
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