EXHIBIT 23.2
                                 
                              June 10, 1996     
 
Thermatrix Inc.
101 Metro Drive, Suite 248
San Jose, CA 95110
 
  Re: Registration Statement on Form S-1
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
   
  We consent to the use of our name wherever appearing in the Registration
Statement, including the prospectus constituting a part thereof and any
amendments thereto, which has been approved by us, as such may be further
amended, supplemented, or incorporated by reference in any registration
statement relating to the prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 462(b) of the Act.
                              
                              
                                                                               
                              Sincerely yours,                                 
                                                                               
                               /s/ Henrik D. Parker                            
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                                    WOODCOCK WASHBURN KURTZ MACKIEWICZ & NORRIS