incubate (Meaning)
incubate (v)
grow under conditions that promote development
sit on (eggs)
incubate (v. i. & t.)
To sit, as on eggs for hatching; to brood; to brood upon, or keep warm, as eggs, for the purpose of hatching.
Synonyms & Antonyms of incubate
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incubate Sentence Examples
- The laboratory technicians carefully incubated the samples at the optimal temperature.
- The hatchery employs specialized incubators to foster the development of fertilized eggs.
- Pregnant birds typically incubate their eggs by sitting on them to provide warmth and protection.
- The incubating process requires precise control of humidity and gas exchange for successful embryo growth.
- Farmers use incubation to ensure a controlled and successful hatching process for livestock.
- Researchers incubate tissue cultures in vitro to study cell behavior and growth patterns.
- Medical professionals incubate blood samples to facilitate bacterial growth for diagnostic purposes.
- The incubated mixture of yeast and nutrients produced a potent fermented beverage.
- The warm and moist environment of an incubator provides ideal conditions for microorganisms to thrive.
- Hospitals use incubators to care for premature or ill newborns, providing them with a regulated environment for growth and development.
FAQs About the word incubate
grow under conditions that promote development, sit on (eggs)To sit, as on eggs for hatching; to brood; to brood upon, or keep warm, as eggs, for the purpose of
spawn, brood, sit, hatch, lay,set,
prevent, prohibit, forbid, prevent, enjoin, inhibit, frustrate, enjoin, discourage, inhibit
The laboratory technicians carefully incubated the samples at the optimal temperature.
The hatchery employs specialized incubators to foster the development of fertilized eggs.
Pregnant birds typically incubate their eggs by sitting on them to provide warmth and protection.
The incubating process requires precise control of humidity and gas exchange for successful embryo growth.
