autoclave
noun
a heavy vessel for conducting chemical reactions under high pressure.
autoclaves
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pluralof autoclave.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Dr. Degroot’s paper details many of the findings from inspections and tests that revealed gloveboxes and sterilizing autoclaves that cracked, leaked or flooded.
From New York Times ● Jun. 9, 2023
Renault Sport’s autoclaves are some of its oldest and most conventional manufacturing equipment, which made them safe to photograph.
From The Verge ● Jun. 26, 2018
For short-haul planes that burn less fuel, like the NMA or future 737, it is more important to find cheaper ways to build them, and avoiding the need for autoclaves could help.
From Reuters ● May 29, 2017
Many hospitals don’t have autoclaves or incinerators onsite, or if they do they haven’t been used in so long many times they don’t know whether they’re operational or not, Dr. Macgregor-Skinner said.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 2, 2014
The reaction produces heat and pressure, so it is necessary to carry it on in stout autoclaves or enclosed kettles.
From Creative Chemistry Descriptive of Recent Achievements in the Chemical Industries by Edwin E. Slosson
