autoclaving
Steam-pressure sterilization process
Autoclaving is sterilizing equipment or materials using an autoclave—a sealed chamber that applies high-pressure steam to kill microorganisms.
Standard in medical facilities, laboratories, and tattoo parlors: The surgical instruments are autoclaving now.
The process typically runs at 121°C for 15-20 minutes, destroying bacteria, viruses, and spores that survive ordinary cleaning.
Force upon contact
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- cycleRepeating sequence of events
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
Enclosed room or cavity
- sterilizerEquipment that eliminates pathogens
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
- valveFluid flow controller
- rackFrame for holding items
Eliminate all microorganisms
- disinfectKill pathogens on surfaces
- asepticFree from pathogens
- decontaminateRemove harmful substances
- sterilityAbsence of microbes or fertility
germicide · antiseptic · sporicide · bactericide · pathogen-free · biocide · asepsis
Drinking containers of silica
- mediaInformation distribution channels
- agarAlgae-derived gelling substance
- pipettesLiquid-measuring lab tubes
- fermentersVessels for microbial conversion
Medical grasping instrument
- scalpelsThin-bladed medical knives
- implantsSurgically embedded devices
- dressingsCoverings for wounds
- gownsElegant full-length dresses
drapes · sutures · specula · retractors · clamps
Unifies separate elements
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
- qualificationRequired skill or condition
- commissioningOrdering work to be made
pressure
Force upon contact
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- cycleRepeating sequence of events
chamber
Enclosed room or cavity
- sterilizerEquipment that eliminates pathogens
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
- valveFluid flow controller
sterilize
Eliminate all microorganisms
- disinfectKill pathogens on surfaces
- asepticFree from pathogens
- decontaminateRemove harmful substances
sterility · germicide · antiseptic · sporicide · bactericide · pathogen-free · biocide · asepsis
glassware
Drinking containers of silica
- mediaInformation distribution channels
- agarAlgae-derived gelling substance
- pipettesLiquid-measuring lab tubes
fermenters · beakers · microbiological · BSL
forceps
Medical grasping instrument
integrator
Unifies separate elements
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
- qualificationRequired skill or condition
- commissioningOrdering work to be made
autoclavingcontaminating
Making something impure
infecting · inoculating · dirtying · soiling · polluting