incubates

Meanings

• Verb

  To keep (an embryo or organism) in a warm, protected environment, especially artificially, in order to promote growth or development.

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Rhymes

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apples , capables , hables , tables

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Variants

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incubate , incubated , incubates , incubating , incubative , incubatory

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'incubare' which means to lie upon or to keep warm.

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Trivia

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1. The world's first incubator was built in 1775 by John Hunter, a Scottish surgeon.

2. Incubation periods for different organisms can vary greatly, from just a few hours for some bacteria to over a month for some reptile eggs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hatchery: A place where eggs are kept and hatched artificially.

2. Incubator: A device used to keep eggs or other organisms warm and protected during the hatching or growth process.

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Culture

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Incubation is a common practice in agriculture, particularly in hatcheries for eggs and laboratories for cells. It is also used in medical contexts, such as in the care of premature infants.

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3. mnemonics
   

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