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incubator

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/ĩkubɐˈdoɾɐ/in·cu·ba·do·ra

Definition

1

Apparatus or compartment that maintains controlled conditions of temperature, humidity, and others, for the development of eggs, premature newborns, or microbiological cultures.

Usage examples

The premature baby stayed in the incubator for several weeks.
The university's incubator supports innovative start-up projects.