autoclave

noun
UK: /ˈɔːtəkleɪv/
US: /ˈɔːtəkleɪv/

  1. A strong, heated container used for chemical reactions and other processes using high pressures and temperatures.

    1. The autoclave is used to sterilize tools. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lab technician loaded the samples into the autoclave for sterilization purposes. [ ] [ ]

  2. A device that uses steam under pressure to sterilize equipment and supplies.

    1. The autoclave kills all the bacteria. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hospital uses an autoclave to ensure surgical instruments are completely sterile before operations. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sterilizer pressure cooker
autoclave transitive-verb

  1. To sterilize or treat in an autoclave.

    1. We autoclave the waste before disposal. [ ] [ ]
    2. The researchers autoclaved the culture media to eliminate any possible contamination. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "autoclave" in English means: A strong, heated container used for chemical reactions and other processes using high pressures and temperatures., A device that uses steam under pressure to sterilize equipment and supplies..

The phonetic transcription of "autoclave" is /ˈɔːtəkleɪv/ in British English and /ˈɔːtəkleɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "autoclave": sterilizer, pressure cooker.

Example usage of "autoclave": "The autoclave is used to sterilize tools.". More examples on the page.