Definitions

1. noun

A bioreactor or a vessel in which the growth of microorganisms is controlled by varying the flow rate of the culture medium.

“The chemostat is an essential tool in microbiological research, allowing scientists to study the effects of varying nutrient concentrations on bacterial growth.”

2. verb

To maintain a chemostat, requiring precise control over the culture medium and temperature.

“The researcher chemostated the bacterial culture for several days to observe the effects of temperature fluctuations on its growth rate.”