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Inkubator — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • incubator noun A device that keeps a controlled, warm environment for a premature or newborn baby.

Senses

Inkubator is used for these senses in English:

  • incubator (medicine) An apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for a newborn baby.
  • incubator A place to maintain the culturing of bacteria at a steady temperature.
  • incubator (business) A support programme for the development of entrepreneurial companies.

incubator — full definition

  1. noun A device that keeps a controlled, warm environment for a premature or newborn baby.
  2. noun A programme or organisation that supports the early growth of new businesses.

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