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incubator

in·cu·ba·tor

UK/ˈɪn.kjuːˌbeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ US/ˈɪn.kjuːˌbeɪ.ɾɚ/ uncommon

noun

1.

apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infants

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From incubate + -or.

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