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   Au·to·clave

   /ˈôdəˌklāv/

   

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   • 1. a strong heated container used for chemical reactions and other processes using high pressures and temperatures, e.g. steam sterilization.

   verb

   • 1. heat (something) in an autoclave: "this follows recent advice that dental equipment be autoclaved after consultations"

   Word Origin early 19th century: French, from auto- ‘self’ + Latin clavus ‘nail’ or clavis ‘key’ (so named because it is self-fastening).

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AutoclaveAutoclave - Wikipedia

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   An autoclave is a machine used to carry out industrial and scientific processes requiring elevated temperature and pressure in relation to ambient pressure and/or temperature. Autoclaves are used before surgical procedures to perform sterilization and in the chemical industry to cure coatings and vulcanize rubber and for hydrothermal synthesis.

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   What is the working principle of autoclave?

   • A schematic diagram of the apparatus is presented in Figure 3.6. One end of the autoclave is charged with silica and an alkaline solution. When the autoclave is heated, the silica is dissolved in the solution and is transported along the autoclave to the cooler part where it crystallizes out.

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   How often should an autoclave be serviced?

   • An autoclave should be tested, serviced regularly and calibrated at least once a year by a qualified service technician. Biological indicators (bacterial spores) should be used to check the sterilising power of the unit. A number of calibrated bacterial spore tests are available commercially for this purpose.

   Vessel Inspection Program Environmental Health Manual

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   What is an autoclave and how does it work?

   • Autoclaves are one of the fairly large containers that operate under pressure and at high temperatures. They usually have a horizontal cylindrical shape, as they are able to safely withstand high pressure. The autoclave is placed and the materials are kept in it, then its lid is closed and the process is started.

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4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › autoclaveAutoclave Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   An autoclave is a device that uses steam under pressure for various purposes, especially sterilization. Learn the origin, usage, and examples of the word autoclave from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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6. microbenotes.com › autoclaveAutoclave: Parts, Principle, Procedure, Types, Uses

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   May 15, 2024 · An autoclave is a machine that sterilizes materials using steam under pressure. Learn about its components, working, types, and applications in healthcare and industries.

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7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › autoclaveAUTOCLAVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   An autoclave is a device that uses steam at high pressure to sterilize medical instruments and other equipment. Learn how to use the word autoclave as a noun and a verb, see examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and find translations in different languages.

8. www.explainthatstuff.com › autoclavesHow does an autoclave work? - Explain that Stuff

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   Jan 26, 2024 · Autoclaves are machines that use steam and pressure to sterilize things and perform other functions. Learn how they work, why pressure and temperature matter, and what they are used for in science and industry.

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9. www.steris.com › everything-about-autoclavesAutoclave Machine: Uses, Guidelines & Cost | Knowledge Center

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   Mar 24, 2022 · An autoclave is a machine that uses steam under pressure to kill harmful microorganisms on items placed inside a pressure vessel. Learn about the invention, operation, temperature, cycle, size and cost of autoclaves for healthcare and industrial applications.

10. www.dictionary.com › browse › autoclaveAUTOCLAVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    An airtight steel vessel used to heat substances and objects under very high pressures. Autoclaves are used in laboratory experiments and for sterilization.