autoclave

/ˌɔːtə‍ʊklˈe‍ɪv/

/ˈɔtoʊˌkɫeɪv/

Autoclave

a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments

synonyms : steriliser

to autoclave

MAIN VERB

subject to the action of an autoclave

Examples

1. We cook the filter in the autoclave.

2. They first developed a crude decompression chamber out of an autoclave.

3. - That's the autoclave room.

4. Autoclaves are devices used to sterilize medical tools in hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices.