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Autoclave Definition & Meaning

autoclave
noun
  1. a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments
verb
  1. subject to the action of an autoclave

"Autoclave" in song lyrics

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  • "proper loading of a prestige medical autoclave"
    AOL — AOL
  • "large autoclave"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does autoclave mean?
a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments subject to the action of an autoclave
What part of speech is autoclave?
Autoclave is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does autoclave have?
Autoclave has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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