chemiclave

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of autoclave, used to sterilize surgical instruments, that incorporates steam, alcohol and formaldehyde under pressure.
verb
  1. To sterilize using this device.

Word forms

chemiclave chemiclaves chemiclaving chemiclaved
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