A strong steel vessel used for carrying out chemical reactions, sterilizations, etc., at high temperature and pressure.
Chemistry
A strong steel vessel used for carrying out chemical reactions, sterilizations, etc., at high temperature and pressure.
Chemical Engineering
A sealed and heated thick-walled pressure vessel used for the thermal sterilization of biological agents and tinned food products using steam. It is also used for carrying out chemical reactions at elevated temperatures.
Biology
A strong steel vessel used for carrying out chemical reactions, sterilizations, etc., at high temperature and pressure.