Used when discussing care for newborns, especially those needing extra medical attention. The nurse checked the incubator every hour to monitor the infant's progress.
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Precision Instrument
Reflects a controlled environment necessary for delicate processes like hatching eggs or caring for preemies. The zookeeper placed the endangered bird eggs into the incubator.
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Not Just Warmth
An incubator often includes features to control humidity and oxygen levels, not just temperature. The incubator's humidity settings were adjusted for the tropical bird eggs.