单词 | autoclave |
释义 | autoclave/ˈɔːtə(ʊ)kleɪv /noun A strong heated container used for chemical reactions and other processes using high pressures and temperatures, e.g. steam sterilization.This sterilization is considered effective to kill all the germs and viruses of the guy before you only when these instruments are subjected to pressurized and superheated steam in an autoclave pressure vessel, an expensive gadget....
verb [with object] Heat (something) in an autoclave: this follows recent advice that dental equipment be autoclaved after consultations...
OriginLate 19th century: from French, from auto- 'self' + Latin clavus 'nail' or clavis 'key' (so named because it is self-fastening). |
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