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| in·cu·ba·tor [ íngkyə bàytər ] (plural in·cu·ba·tors) |
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1. hospital apparatus for premature babies: a hospital apparatus, usually a transparent box, in which a premature or unwell baby is kept in a controlled environment to protect it from infection and assist its growth and development
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2. device to nurture something: an apparatus in which the temperature is kept at a constant level so that eggs can be artificially hatched, or cells and microorganisms can multiply in or on a growth medium
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3. surroundings favorable to progress: a place, organization, or environment that promotes the growth or development of something
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4. company promoting entrepreneurship for startups: a company or facility that promotes entrepreneurship by offering startup companies, especially in high-tech industries, shared facilities and business advice
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