A vessel or device in which biological reactions or processes are carried out, especially for the cultivation of microorganisms or cells under controlled conditions.
The bioreactor was used to grow bacteria for the production of antibiotics.
A system for treating wastewater or sewage through biological processes that promote the activity of microorganisms.
The municipal plant installed a new bioreactor to improve sewage treatment efficiency.
bioreactoradjective
Relating to or involving a bioreactor or the processes carried out in one.
Bioreactor cultures require strict temperature control.