incubated Definition
- 1to keep eggs warm, especially until they hatch
- 2to develop or grow gradually
- 3to maintain (a microorganism or cell) under conditions favorable for growth and development
Using incubated: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "incubated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The hen incubated her eggs for three weeks before they hatched.
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The idea for the startup was incubated in a college dorm room.
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The bacteria were incubated at 37 degrees Celsius for 24 hours.
incubated Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: incubated in Brief
The verb 'incubated' [ˈɪŋkjʊbeɪtɪd] has three main meanings. Firstly, it refers to keeping eggs warm until they hatch. Secondly, it means to develop or grow gradually. Lastly, it can refer to maintaining a microorganism or cell under favorable conditions for growth and development. Examples include 'The hen incubated her eggs for three weeks before they hatched.' and 'The bacteria were incubated at 37 degrees Celsius for 24 hours.'
