autoclaves

/ˈɔːtəkleɪvz/

Meanings

noun

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

Examples :

"The hospital used autoclaves to sterilize surgical instruments and ensure they were safe for patients. "

verb

To sterilize laboratory equipment in an autoclave.

Examples :

"The lab technicians autoclaves the beakers and flasks every evening to ensure they are sterile for the next day's experiments. "

medicine technology science machine

Related Words

pressurized verb

/ˈpɹɛʃəˌɹaɪzd/ /ˈpɹɛʃəˌɹaɪzd/

To put pressure on; to put under pressure.

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

sterilize verb

/ˈstɛrəˌlaɪz/ /ˈstɛrɪˌlaɪz/

To deprive of the ability to procreate.

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

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. "

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. "

technicians noun

/tɛkˈnɪʃənz/ /tɛkˈnɪʃnz/

A person who studies or practises technology.

"The technicians fixed the school's computers quickly and efficiently. "

processing verb

/ˈpɹəʊsɛsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɑsəsɪŋ/

To perform a particular process on a thing.

"The bank is processing my check deposit. "

autoclave noun

/ˈɔtəˌkleɪv/

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

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

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. "

surgical adjective

/ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/ /ˈsɝdʒɪkəl/

Of, relating to, used in, or resulting from surgery.

"The doctor performed a surgical procedure to remove the tumor. "

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. "

instruments noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənts/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

hospital noun

/ˈhɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/

A large medical facility, usually in a building with multiple floors, where seriously ill or injured patients are given extensive medical and/or surgical treatment.

"My grandmother was admitted to the hospital last week after falling. "