Meaning of 'incubation'

Find the meaning of the word ‘incubation’

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Meaning of ‘incubation’

3 definitions found.

incubation

noun

(pathology) the phase in the development of an infection between the time a pathogen enters the body and the time the first symptoms appear

noun

maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development

noun

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

Synonyms: brooding

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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