There are different types of autoclaves. In plain englis, it is an oven like chamber that produces chemical changes to elements put inside of it. I worked on rebuilding a heat/vacuum autoclave for the aircraft window industry back in 1987. A piece f plexiglass that was preformed was put into the autoclave for a certain length of time and in a certain heat range to cure the plexiglass to make more resistant to breakage, shattering, etc.
2006-10-12 16:24:59
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answered by rexallen 3
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An autoclave sterilizes instruments. A metaphor for manhood, I sure hope not!
2006-10-12 16:15:29
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answered by Anonymous
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Per Wikipedia:
An autoclave is a pressurized device designed to heat aqueous solutions above their boiling point. It was invented by Charles Chamberland in 1879.
It's also like the thing in your dentist's office used to sterilize tools.
Metaphor for manhood? Maybe, if it's in reference to being sterile.
2006-10-12 16:16:38
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answered by ellikat21114 2
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A medical autoclave is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and other objects
Perhaps as a purification process
2006-10-12 16:14:12
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answered by Anonymous
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An autoclave is what piercers, doctors, dentists, etc. use to sterilize their equipment from the use of the last person.
2006-10-12 16:16:51
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answered by Keekla 2
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an autoclave is a machine that has a chamber that exposes it's contents to heat and steam pressure. It is used for sterilizing things.
2006-10-12 16:14:20
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answered by Cattlemanbob 4
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An autoclave can be a high pressure vessel. Your analogy with some women would be apt.
2006-10-12 18:10:41
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answered by Anonymous
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It's sort of like a pressure cooker only for medical instruments to sterlize them it utilizes boiling chemicals and steam to clean them
2006-10-12 16:16:18
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answered by ? 4
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I hate Italian Soccer. You got some lucky draws last time out. You'll lose in the European Championship. I'll do voodoo if I have to...
(grumble...)
2006-10-12 16:32:03
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answered by Weedy 2
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as far as i know it is used to sterilize things in biology labs
hmmm...metaphor for manhood?...ummm....heat, pressure, challenges of growing up build character???
2006-10-12 16:14:32
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answered by markatger 2
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