bioreactor

bi·o·re·ac·tor

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-oh-ree-ak-ter]
- /ˌbaɪ oʊ riˈæk tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-oh-ree-ak-ter]
- /ˌbaɪ oʊ riˈæk tər/

Definitions of bioreactor word

noun bioreactor a machine for growing organisms 3
noun bioreactor any of various devices or systems used to grow large quantities of biochemical cultures, as to produce enzymes, antibiotics, or blood cells 3
noun bioreactor A bioreactor is a piece of equipment in which biochemical changes are produced. 3
noun bioreactor Biotechnology. a fermentation vat for the production of living organisms, as bacteria or yeast, used in industrial processes such as waste recycling or in the manufacture of drugs or other products. 1
noun bioreactor (biochemistry) A fermentation vat, containing microorganisms or biochemically active substances, used for waste recycling or for making drugs. 0

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Origin of bioreactor

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1970-75; bio- + reactor

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Parts of speech for Bioreactor

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bioreactor popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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