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autoclave

/ˈɔtəˌkleɪv/

Meanings
noun
A strong, pressurized, heated vessel, as for laboratory experiments, sterilization, cooking or mineral processing.

Examples :

"The dentist put the metal tools in the autoclave to kill any germs before using them. "
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pressurized verb

/ˈpɹɛʃəˌɹaɪzd/ /ˈpɹɛʃəˌɹaɪzd/

To put pressure on; to put under pressure.

"The teacher pressurized the students to finish the project quickly. "

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sterilize verb

/ˈstɛrəˌlaɪz/ /ˈstɛrɪˌlaɪz/

To deprive of the ability to procreate.

"The farmer sterilized the prize-winning rooster to prevent unwanted chicks. "

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laboratory noun

/ləˈbɔɹətɹi/ /ləˈbɒɹət(ə)ɹiː/ /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/

A room, building or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation or analysis.

"The science students conducted their experiments in the school laboratory. "

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experiments noun

/ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənts/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The students conducted several experiments in the science lab to test their theory about plant growth. "

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processing verb

/ˈpɹəʊsɛsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɑsəsɪŋ/

To perform a particular process on a thing.

"The bank is processing my check deposit. "

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bottles noun

/ˈbɒtl̩z/ /ˈbɑtl̩z/

A container, typically made of glass or plastic and having a tapered neck, used primarily for holding liquids.

"Beer is often sold in bottles."

Illustration sterilization

sterilization noun

/ˌstɛrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌstɪərɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

The process of treating something to kill or inactivate microorganisms.

"The hospital uses sterilization to ensure instruments are safe for surgery. "

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cooking verb

/ˈkʊ.kɪŋ/

To prepare (food) for eating by heating it, often by combining it with other ingredients.

"My mom is cooking dinner for the family tonight. "

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equipment noun

/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.

"The camping equipment was essential for a successful weekend trip. "

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strong adjective

/stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

Illustration dentist

dentist noun

/ˈdɛntɪst/

A medical doctor who specializes in dentistry.

"My sister goes to the dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning. "

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mineral noun

/ˈmɪ.nəɹ.əl/

Any naturally occurring inorganic material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties.

"The geologist found a beautiful mineral specimen in the rock collection. "