incubator

• Ein Gerät, das aus einem Kasten besteht und mit einem Thermostat eine konstante Temperatur aufrechterhält, verwendet für Küken oder frühgeborene Kinder. Auch ein Gerät oder Unternehmen, das die Entwicklung und das Wachstum von etwas fördert.

A noun referring to an apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat, used for chicks or premature infants.

1. Medical incubatorB2formalmedical

   A temperature-controlled apparatus used in hospitals to provide a safe environment for premature or ill newborn infants.

   Medizinischer Inkubator

   • The premature baby was placed in an incubator to regulate its body temperature.
   • Modern incubators monitor humidity and oxygen levels.
   • Nurses carefully observed the infant through the incubator's transparent walls.

2. Laboratory incubatorB2formalscientific

   A device that maintains optimal temperature, humidity, and other conditions for growing cultures, microorganisms, or cells.

   Labor-Inkubator

   • The bacteria were cultured in a laboratory incubator at 37 degrees Celsius.
   • Scientists use incubators to study cell growth under controlled conditions.
   • The incubator's settings were adjusted for the yeast experiment.

3. Business incubatorB2formalbusiness

   An organization or program that supports early-stage startups by providing resources, mentorship, and office space.

   Business-Inkubator

   • The tech startup joined a business incubator to gain funding and guidance.
   • Incubators often help entrepreneurs refine their business models.
   • She credits the incubator for helping her company grow rapidly.

   Synonymeacceleratorhatcherynursery