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incubation

in·cu·ba·tion

UK/ɪnkjuːˈbeɪʃən/ US/ɪnkjuˈbeɪʃən/ rare

noun

1.

maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development

2.

(pathology) the phase in the development of an infection between the time a pathogen enters the body and the time the first symptoms appear

3.

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

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Origin

From Latin incubātiō, from incubō (“to lie on”).

Phrases

  • incubation period
  • incubation time

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