chemiclave

English

Noun

chemiclave (plural chemiclaves)

1. A form of autoclave, used to sterilize surgical instruments, that incorporates steam, alcohol and formaldehyde under pressure.

Verb

chemiclave (third-person singular simple present chemiclaves, present participle chemiclaving, simple past and past participle chemiclaved)

1. (transitive) To sterilize using this device.