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to autoclave

to autoclave

1 8.8
To make something free of germs using hot steam under pressure in a machine
  • verb
  • /ˈɔːtəˌkleɪv/
  • Specialized
translation icon : esterilizar
  • Before the procedure, we need to autoclave the tools to make sure they are sterilized.
  • autoclaved for 30 minutes

Examples

  • The swabs were tied with twine, wrapped in aluminum foil, and autoclaved.

    Academic text (2002)

  • - The instruments are autoclaved.

    Coma (1978)

  • SAM should be handled with powderless gloves and can be autoclaved up to three times using gas or steam techniques without compromising its quality.

    Academic text (1995)

  • The needles can be reused after being cleaned with soapy water and autoclaved.

    Blog text (1)

  • Vial storage boxes can be autoclaved and are made from either polycarbonate or economical chipboard.

    Academic text (1998)

  • The four surface materials were autoclaved for 30 minutes at 121°C before inoculation (no damage to the paper surface was visible after the autoclave).

    Academic text (2003)

  • All cloths were divided into 310-cm² portions and autoclaved for 20 minutes at 200 kPa.

    Academic text (2005)

  • All fecal specimens are stored for 1 year at -20°C and discarded by autoclaving.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The surgical instruments must be autoclaved to ensure they are free of any bacteria.

  • After cleaning, the lab equipment was autoclaved to eliminate any remaining pathogens.

Synonyms

to sterilize
vsto autoclave
  • Specialized
29 4.1

To make something like medical tools free of bacteria using heat or chemicals

is a specific method using steam under pressure not other techniques

How Sterile

to autoclave
  • Specialized
1 8.8
to sterilize
  • Specialized
29 4.1
to disinfect
18 3.7
to sanitize
  • US
11 3.7
to clean
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

autoclave infinitive
autoclaved past
autoclaved past participle
autoclaving present participle
autoclaves third person singular

Etymology

Autoclave as a verb comes from the same parts auto- 'self' and clave 'key' or 'lock', meaning 'self-locking', so to autoclave something is to put it in that sealed, high-pressure device to make it sterile.