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autoclave

[aw-tuh-kleyv] / ˈɔ təˌkleɪv /
NOUN
pressure cooker
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We sent a small autoclave—a machine that creates elevated temperatures and pressures—filled with water and flakes of graphene oxide, which we use as a starting ingredient.

From Scientific American

Partridge confirmed Airbus is studying whether to build wings without autoclaves.

From Reuters

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

They carried out three trials per jar, sterilizing the containers in an autoclave before each trial.

From Scientific American

They feature standard research equipment and infrastructure such as ventilated biosafety cabinets, autoclaves and sinks.

From Washington Post