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Autoclaves

Scope note

Airtight chambers that can be filled with steam under pressure or surrounded by another chamber for the steam and that are used for sterilizing, cooking, or other purposes requiring moist or dry temperatures above 212 degrees Fahrenheit without boiling. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000247478

Broader Terms used

<pressure equipment>

Equivalent Terms used

autoclave

Created

13yrs ago

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