autoclave
1 of 2noun
au·to·clave ˈȯ-tō-ˌklāv 
: an apparatus in which special conditions (such as high or low pressure or temperature) can be established for a variety of applications
especially : an apparatus (as for sterilizing) using steam under high pressure
autoclave
2 of 2verb
autoclaved; autoclaving
transitive verb
: to treat in an autoclave
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Oj Lima, Bon Appétit, 22 July 2022 The dry fibers are significantly cheaper than the resin pre-impregnated fiber used in other processes and doesn’t require curing in an autoclave. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 17 June 2022 For the method’s second fermentation that transforms the wine to sparkling in that autoclave, Drusian’s start is around 12° C then onto 14° C for 70 to 90 days. Susan H. Gordon, Forbes, 27 May 2022 The office building was locked — just me and the janitors and the whir of the autoclave. New York Times, 26 Apr. 2022 Because their autoclave is roughly the size of a toaster oven, the team ended up with a set of miniature pizzas. Corryn Wetzel, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2022 The researchers placed a tiny yeast-free pizza dough no bigger than a penny in a hot autoclave. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 23 Mar. 2022 Perhaps Dallara, which supplies the tub, needs to squeeze out a few more gallons of resin before hitting the ol' autoclave. Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 25 Mar. 2022 Following the success of their pint sized–pies, the Italian team plans to use a larger autoclave to produce standard-size pizzas. Corryn Wetzel, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2022 Alice Bell, CNN, 5 Nov. 2019 That material -- autoclaved aerated concrete, better known as AAC block -- is a porous block that's lightweight and workable, but also has insulating qualities. Sarah Bonnette, NOLA.com, 30 Aug. 2017 And make sure the therapist uses either disposable plastic tools or metal ones that have been autoclaved between each use. Karyn Repinski, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Feb. 2016 Can the seal on Maddy’s autoclaved world withstand the pressure of such swelling adolescent hormones — not to mention Yoon’s plot requirements? Michael O'sullivan, The Denver Post, 19 May 2017 Can the seal on Maddy’s autoclaved world withstand the pressure of such swelling adolescent hormones, not to mention Yoon’s plot requirements? Michael O’sullivan, star-telegram.com, 19 May 2017 See More
Noun
Some tequila distillers still use them but there are two machines, the autoclave and the diffuser, that can do the job faster. Oj Lima, Bon Appétit, 22 July 2022 The dry fibers are significantly cheaper than the resin pre-impregnated fiber used in other processes and doesn’t require curing in an autoclave. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 17 June 2022 For the method’s second fermentation that transforms the wine to sparkling in that autoclave, Drusian’s start is around 12° C then onto 14° C for 70 to 90 days. Susan H. Gordon, Forbes, 27 May 2022 The office building was locked — just me and the janitors and the whir of the autoclave. New York Times, 26 Apr. 2022 Because their autoclave is roughly the size of a toaster oven, the team ended up with a set of miniature pizzas. Corryn Wetzel, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2022 The researchers placed a tiny yeast-free pizza dough no bigger than a penny in a hot autoclave. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 23 Mar. 2022 Perhaps Dallara, which supplies the tub, needs to squeeze out a few more gallons of resin before hitting the ol' autoclave. Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 25 Mar. 2022 Following the success of their pint sized–pies, the Italian team plans to use a larger autoclave to produce standard-size pizzas. Corryn Wetzel, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2022 Verb
Usually, lab waste plastics are bagged and autoclaved -- an energy- and water-hungry sterilization process -- before being sent to landfill. Alice Bell, CNN, 5 Nov. 2019 That material -- autoclaved aerated concrete, better known as AAC block -- is a porous block that's lightweight and workable, but also has insulating qualities. Sarah Bonnette, NOLA.com, 30 Aug. 2017 And make sure the therapist uses either disposable plastic tools or metal ones that have been autoclaved between each use. Karyn Repinski, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Feb. 2016 Can the seal on Maddy’s autoclaved world withstand the pressure of such swelling adolescent hormones — not to mention Yoon’s plot requirements? Michael O'sullivan, The Denver Post, 19 May 2017 Can the seal on Maddy’s autoclaved world withstand the pressure of such swelling adolescent hormones, not to mention Yoon’s plot requirements? Michael O’sullivan, star-telegram.com, 19 May 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
French, from aut- + Latin clavis key — more at clavicle
First Known Use
Noun
1820, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1911, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
autoclave 1 of 2
noun
au·to·clave ˈȯt-ō-ˌklāv
: an apparatus (as for sterilizing) using superheated steam under pressure
autoclave
2 of 2transitive verb
autoclaved; autoclaving
: to treat in an autoclave
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