bioreactor

UK
/ˌbaɪəˈriːæktə/
US
/ˌbaɪoʊˈriːæktər/

Translations

bioreactornoun
bioreactors
pl
UK
/ˌbaɪəˈriːæktə/
US
/ˌbaɪoʊˈriːæktər/
The bioreactor is used to cultivate microorganisms.
Биореактор используется для культивирования микроорганизмов.
Synonyms
culture vessel
biological reactor
cell culture system
bioreactoradjective
more bioreactor
Comp.
most bioreactor
Super.
UK
/ˌbaɪ.əʊ.riˈæk.tə/
US
/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.riˈæk.tɚ/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "bioreactor system")
Synonyms
bioprocess (adjectival)
bioprocessing (adjectival)
bio-reactor (attributive)

Definitions

bioreactornoun
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.