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autoclave Synonyms
Another word for autoclave
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• noun (Context 1)
A strong, pressurized, heated container used for chemical reactions and other processes requiring high temperatures, most commonly used to sterilize medical or laboratory equipment.
Usage Example
"The lab technician placed the contaminated glass petri dishes into the sterilizer to ensure all pathogens were destroyed."
Strongest
sterilizer
• verb (Context 2)
To sterilize or process (equipment or materials) using a strong, pressurized, and heated container.
Usage Example
"Before starting the microbial culture, you must carefully sterilize the nutrient broth to prevent unwanted contamination."
Strong
sterilize
sanitize
Opposites of autoclave
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of autoclave varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
contaminate
infect
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