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incubating

UK
/ˈɪŋkjʊbeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪŋkjəˌbeɪtɪŋ/

Translations

incubatingadjective
UK
/ˈɪnkjʊbeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪnkjəˌbeɪtɪŋ/
en incubationSe dit d’œufs ou d’un processus biologique maintenu au chaud pour le développement ou l’éclosion.
The incubating eggs were carefully monitored to ensure the temperature remained constant for successful hatching.
Les œufs en incubation étaient surveillés attentivement afin de s’assurer que la température restait constante pour une éclosion réussie.
en gestationSe dit d’un projet, d’une idée ou d’un plan en phase de développement.
The incubating project showed great promise, but it needed more time and resources to fully develop.
Le projet en gestation montrait de grandes promesses, mais il avait besoin de plus de temps et de ressources pour se développer pleinement.
Synonyms
nascent
embryonic
budding
in-development
inchoate
germinating
growing
forming
ripening
maturing
developing
gestating
hatching
brooding
formative
incubatingnoun
UK
/ˈɪŋkjʊbeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪŋkjuˌbeɪtɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun for the act or process of incubating.
Accurate incubating of the specimens is crucial for reliable results.
Une incubation précise des spécimens est cruciale pour obtenir des résultats fiables.
Synonyms
brood
propagation
cultivation
fostering
nurturing
development
gestation
brooding
hatching
incubation
incubateverb

incubating

Gerund

incubated
Past Simple
incubated
Past Participle
incubating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪŋkjʊbeɪt/
US
/ˈɪŋkjəˌbeɪt/
couverSe dit surtout des œufs, au sens de les maintenir à température convenable pour le développement de l’embryon.
The hen incubated the eggs for three weeks.
La poule a couvé les œufs pendant trois semaines.
incuberEmploi scientifique ou médical ; se dit aussi d’un agent pathogène qui se développe avant l’apparition des symptômes.
The scientist incubated the bacterial cultures at 37 degrees Celsius.
Le scientifique a incubé les cultures bactériennes à 37 degrés Celsius.
Additional translations
faire mûrirAu sens figuré, pour une idée, un projet ou un concept ; emploi courant en contexte général.
Synonyms
develop
grow
nurture
foster
hatch
cultivate

Definitions

incubatingadjective
In the process of developing or maturing, often used to describe ideas, projects, or plans that are being nurtured or are in an early stage of development.
The incubating project showed great promise, but it needed more time and resources to fully develop.
In a state of being kept warm for the purpose of hatching, typically used in reference to eggs or biological processes.
The incubating eggs were carefully monitored to ensure the temperature remained constant for successful hatching.
incubatingnoun
The act or process of keeping something in conditions suitable for development, especially by maintaining warmth.
Accurate incubating of the specimens is crucial for reliable results.
incubateverb
To keep (eggs, embryos, or bacteria) at a suitable temperature so that they develop.
The scientist incubated the bacterial cultures at 37 degrees Celsius.
To develop an idea or plan slowly and carefully before taking action.
She incubated the business concept for months before presenting it to investors.
Of a disease or pathogen, to develop inside a person or animal before symptoms appear.
The virus can incubate in the host for up to two weeks before any signs become noticeable.
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