nồi hấp
Definition
- Noun:
- Autoclave: A sealed metal vessel used for sterilizing equipment, instruments, or biological waste by using high-pressure steam.
- Steam sterilizer / Steam pressure cooker: A device that applies the principle of steam under pressure to achieve sterilization, commonly used in medical, laboratory, and sometimes culinary contexts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các dụng cụ phẫu thuật được khử trùng trong nồi hấp. (Surgical instruments are sterilized in the autoclave.)
- Phòng thí nghiệm mua một nồi hấp mới. (The laboratory bought a new steam sterilizer.)
- Nồi hấp phải đạt đến áp suất nhất định mới hiệu quả. (The autoclave must reach a specific pressure to be effective.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily technical and is used almost exclusively in scientific, medical, or industrial settings. It is not typically used for standard kitchen pressure cookers, though the operating principle is similar.
Variants and Related Words
- Nồi áp suất (n): Pressure cooker. This is the common term for a kitchen utensil used for cooking food quickly with steam under pressure.
- Mẹ tôi dùng nồi áp suất để nấu cháo. (My mother uses a pressure cooker to make porridge.)
Synonyms
- Sterilizer: A device that destroys all microorganisms.
- Steam sterilizer: Specifically denotes the use of steam for the sterilization process.
Related Terms (Technical Context)
- Khử trùng (v): To sterilize, to disinfect. This is the action performed by an .
- Hơi nước áp suất cao (n): High-pressure steam. This is the agent used inside the device.
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