HealthSeptember 4, 2026
rotoclave
ROH-toh-klayv
Definition
A specialized type of autoclave machine that rotates while in operation, typically used for the high-temperature sterilization of waste.
Etymology
The word is a portmanteau derived from 'rotation' (from the Latin 'rotare') and 'autoclave' (from the Greek 'autos' meaning self and the Latin 'clavis' meaning key or locking mechanism).
In the news
The article identifies the machine involved in the worker's accident as a rotoclave, explaining its function as a rotating version of a standard pressure vessel used for sterilization.
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