English Explanatory Dictionary

bioreactor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A vat or pressure vessel, containing microorganisms or biochemically active substances, used for biotechnological processes such as fermentation, waste recycling, or making drugs.

Word forms

bioreactor bioreactors

Etymology

From bio- + reactor.

Derived words

microbioreactor minibioreactor nanobioreactor photobioreactor sonobioreactor
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