autoclave
noun
au·to·clave
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Definition of autoclave
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an apparatus in which special conditions (such as high or low pressure or temperature) can be established for a variety of applications
especially
: an apparatus (as for sterilizing) using steam under high pressure
autoclave
verb
autoclaved;
autoclaving
Definition of autoclave (Entry 2 of 2)
: to treat in an autoclave
Examples of autoclave in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
That included adding an extra autoclave to sterilize instruments more quickly, using spacesuit-like gowns for doctors to reduce infection risk and having patients start physical therapy just hours after knee- or hip-replacement surgery. — Kaiser Health News, oregonlive.com, "U.S. company pays to send patients to Mexican resort town for much cheaper surgeries," 18 Aug. 2019 That included adding an extra autoclave to sterilize instruments more quickly, using spacesuit-like gowns for doctors to reduce infection risk and having patients start physical therapy just hours after knee- or hip-replacement surgery. — Phil Galewitz, Dallas News, "Need a knee replacement? This company pays employees to meet a doctor in Cancun," 13 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'autoclave.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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autoclave
noun
au·to·clave
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Medical Definition of autoclave
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an apparatus (as for sterilizing) using superheated steam under pressure
autoclave
transitive verb
autoclaved;
autoclaving
Medical Definition of autoclave (Entry 2 of 2)
: to treat in an autoclave