Definition of autoclave
(Entry 1 of 2)
: 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
verb
autoclaved; autoclaving
Definition of autoclave (Entry 2 of 2)
: to treat in an autoclave
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The first known use of autoclave was in 1820
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