Meaning ofincubatorin English

Noun

1. apparatus for newborn care; maintaining stable environment
   The hospital used an incubator to care for the premature baby.
2. device for hatching eggs at optimal temperature; humidity
   A farmer placed eggs in the incubator to control temperature and humidity.
3. equipment for culturing bacteria at steady temperature
   The laboratory used an incubator to culture bacteria at a steady temperature.
4. program supporting startup companies; entrepreneurial growth
   The university launched an incubator to support startup companies and foster innovation.