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Autoclave Common

Origin: Greek prefix auto-

Autoclave has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments

2

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

Verb
1

subject to the action of an autoclave

2

To sterilize laboratory equipment in an autoclave.