equilibrium time

noun

A time period that elapses between the moment of attainment of the sterilization temperature at the reference measurement point of the autoclave chamber and the moment of attainment of the sterilization temperature at all probes of measurement during a sterilization cycle.

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Meanings

nounequilibrium time (countable and uncountable, plural equilibrium times)

plural equilibrium times

  1. countableuncountablesciencesA time period that elapses between the moment of attainment of the sterilization temperature at the reference measurement point of the autoclave chamber and the moment of attainment of the sterilization temperature at all probes of measurement during a sterilization cycle.
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