For Autoclave we have terms and definitions in 7 topics. The topics are Beer Brewing, Body Jewelry, Body Modification, Body Piercing, Carpet, Microbiology and Sanitation.

Autoclave (Beer Brewing)

A device which sterilizes through the use of extreme heat.

Autoclave (Body Jewelry)

Device used for sterilization of piercing tools and jewelry using high pressure and temperature. Also known technically as "Sterilizer"

Autoclave (Body Modification)

A machine mandatory in piercing studios that sterilizes equipment like clamps, needles and jewelry.

Autoclave (Body Piercing)

A device for sterilizing surgical instruments at high temperature and high pressure.The correct technical term is really sterilizer.Autoclaves should be tested at regular intervals.

Autoclave (Carpet)

1. An oven-like apparatus for use in yarn heatsetting operations. Under pressure in a superheated steam atmosphere, yarn is given a "memory" of its twist. Autoclave heatsetting is a batch, not a continuous, method.
2. An apparatus for making polymer under heat and pressure.

Autoclave (Microbiology)

Instrument consisting of a double-walled, sealable enclosure in which steam heat at greater than atmospheric pressure is used to sterilize biologically contaminated material.

Autoclave (Sanitation)

A piece of laboratory equipment for sterilizing materials by exposure to steam under pressure.

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