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incubator Synonyms

Another word for incubator

Choosing another word for incubator depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An organization, program, or collaborative workspace designed to accelerate the development and success of startup companies by providing support, resources, funding, and mentorship.

Usage Example

"After developing their initial software prototype, the founders joined a tech business incubator in Silicon Valley to scale their business."

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business incubator
accelerator
Strong
launchpad
Weak
nursery
hothouse

• noun (Context 2)

An enclosed medical apparatus providing a controlled environment, including specific temperature, humidity, and oxygen levels, for the care and protection of premature or unusually small infants.

Usage Example

"The premature baby was placed in an isolette in the neonatal intensive care unit to help regulate her body temperature."

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isolette
Strong
couveuse

• noun (Context 3)

A heated cabinet or apparatus used to artificially hatch eggs or cultivate microorganisms and cell cultures under strictly controlled environmental conditions.

Usage Example

"The microbiology students carefully placed their petri dishes into the laboratory brooder to encourage bacterial growth."

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brooder
hatchery

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