autoclave
/ˈɔːtəˌkleɪv/
noun
- A strong, heated container used for sterilizing equipment or performing chemical reactions under high pressure and temperature.
- The lab technician placed the surgical tools in the autoclave to kill all bacteria.
- The autoclave reached 250 degrees Fahrenheit to properly sterilize the glassware.
- Dentists use an autoclave to ensure their instruments are completely sterile.
Synonyms
verb
- To sterilize something using an autoclave.
- The lab assistant autoclaved the contaminated waste to make it safe for disposal.
- We need to autoclave these beakers before the next experiment.
- The nurse autoclaved the bandages before the operation.