Definitions

1. noun

A device or place where eggs are kept warm to hatch, or a business or organization that supports and finances new companies, especially in the technology industry.

“The tech incubator provided funding and resources to young entrepreneurs.”

2. noun

A device or container that keeps something warm, especially a device that maintains a temperature of around 37°C for medical purposes.

“The hospital’s incubator helped to stabilize the newborn baby’s body temperature.”

3. noun

A device or apparatus that imitates the conditions of a natural environment, used especially in the hatching of eggs or the cultivation of microorganisms.

“The microbiology lab used an incubator to cultivate bacteria for research purposes.”