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incubation

/ɪnˈkyuːbəˌeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does incubation mean?

noun

The process of keeping eggs or young animals warm in a safe place until they hatch or grow strong enough to survive on their own. A period of time during which something is developing or growing.

Example

"The farmer kept the eggs in an incubator to ensure they hatched safely."

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