INCUBATOR


Meaning of INCUBATOR in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈiŋ-kyə-ˌbā-tər, ˈin- ]

noun

Date: 1857

: one that incubates: as

a. : an apparatus by which eggs are hatched artificially

b. : an apparatus with a chamber used to provide controlled environmental conditions especially for the cultivation of microorganisms or the care and protection of premature or sick babies

c. : an organization or place that aids the development of new business ventures especially by providing low-cost commercial space, management assistance, or shared services

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.