AUTOCLAVE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

subject to the action of an autoclave

Categories: Sterilize, Sterilise

Synonyms

Steriliser, Sterilizer, Autoclave

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "autoclave" comes from Latin clavis, which was borrowed from French autoclave.

🧩 Fun Fact

Latin's grammatical structure influenced how English speakers think about verb tenses and cases.