biotron

/baɪˈɒtrɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

a hypothetical device that can artificially simulate the conditions of space and time for the purpose of space travel, or a hypothetical laboratory device that can simulate various environments.

“The concept of a biotron was first proposed in the 1950s as a means to simulate the conditions of space travel on Earth.”

Synonyms

  • environmental simulator
  • space simulator

Antonyms

  • non-environmental device
  • non-simulator