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English noun: autoclave

1. autoclave (artifact) a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments


Synonymssteriliser, sterilizer


Broader (hypernym)vessel


Narrower (hyponym)digester, pressure cooker


English verb: autoclave

1. autoclave (body) subject to the action of an autoclave


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)sterilise, sterilize









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