SUPRDAVE_at_aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 11/9/99 10:29:10 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> healyzh_at_aracnet.com writes:
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> > OK, someone mind explaining what "autoclaved" is, or is that a typo, and if
> > so what should it be?
> >
> > --Confused
>
> an autoclave is what they use to sterilize lab equipment. I think it just
> gets very hot. No water involved.
Actually it's heat and pressure, which in most cases is implemented
using superheated steam (hence the pressure-cooker style latches and
the pressure gauges usually found on autoclaves).
Best,
Chris
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Chris Kennedy
chris_at_mainecoon.com
http://www.mainecoon.com
Received on Tue Nov 09 1999 - 21:36:07 GMT