Definition of incubator Incubator

/ɪˈŋkjʌbejˌtɚ/ - [ingkyubeyter] - in•cu•ba•tor

We found 9 definitions of incubator from 5 different sources.

What does incubator mean?

Noun Plural: incubators
incubator - apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infants
		brooder
		apparatus, setup equipment designed to serve a specific function

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incubator (Noun)
Any apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for a reaction.
incubator (Noun)
An apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for a newborn baby.
incubator (Noun)
An apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for the hatching of eggs.
incubator (Noun)
A place to maintain the culturing of bacteria at a steady temperature.
incubator (Noun)
A support programme for the development of entrepreneurial companies.