autoclave

• Appareil hermétique servant à chauffer des substances au-dessus de leur point d'ébullition, utilisé en chimie ou pour stériliser des instruments chirurgicaux par vapeur sous pression.

A device used for heating substances above their boiling point, commonly employed in manufacturing chemicals or sterilizing surgical instruments.

1. Sterilization deviceB2formalmedical

   A strong, heated container used for chemical reactions and sterilization using high-pressure steam.

   Autoclave (stérilisateur)

   • The laboratory uses an autoclave to sterilize surgical instruments.
   • All glassware must be placed in the autoclave before use.
   • The autoclave reached the required temperature for effective sterilization.

   Synonymessterilizer

• Stériliser du matériel ou des substances à l'aide d'un autoclave, appareil utilisant de la vapeur sous haute pression.

A verb meaning to sterilize equipment or materials using an autoclave, a device that uses high-pressure steam.

1. Sterilize using an autoclaveC1formalmedical

   To treat or sterilize equipment or materials using a pressurized steam device called an autoclave.

   stériliser à l'autoclave

   • The lab technician autoclaved all the glassware before the experiment.
   • Surgical instruments must be autoclaved to prevent infection.
   • They autoclaved the contaminated waste to ensure safety.