 autoclave |
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| 1. | [ verb ] subject to the action of an autoclave | |
| Related terms: | sterilize | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a tank-like device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or sterilize surgical instruments | |
| Synonyms: | sterilizer steriliser | |
| Related terms: | vessel digester pressure_cooker sterilize | |
