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Autoclave
01
a device that sterilizes medical equipment using high-pressure steam
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
autoclaves
What is an "autoclave"?
An autoclave is a device used to disinfect medical equipment and supplies using steam and heat at very high pressures. It works by heating water to create high-pressure steam, which effectively kills bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms on items placed inside. Autoclaves are essential in medical and laboratory settings to ensure that surgical instruments, laboratory glassware, and other materials are thoroughly disinfected and safe for use in procedures and experiments.
Examples
The autoclave ensured the hygiene of dental tools.
to autoclave
01
subject to the action of an autoclave
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
autoclave
3rd person singular
autoclaves
past simple
autoclaved
past participle
autoclaved
