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bioreactor
This term is primarily used in technical, scientific, and industrial contexts, specifically within biotechnology and chemical engineering. It carries a neutral, clinical tone and describes a highly controlled environment designed to optimize biological growth. While a "fermenter" is a common synonym, "bioreactor" is the broader, more precise term encompassing any vessel that supports biological processes, including those that do not involve fermentation.
In professional discourse, the word often appears in discussions regarding scalability, such as moving from a laboratory-scale bioreactor to an industrial-scale one. It is almost exclusively used as a concrete noun referring to the physical hardware of the system.
Meanings
Examples
The lab technician carefully sterilized the bioreactor before inoculation.
The lab technician carefully sterilized the bioreactor before inoculation.
We need to optimize the oxygen transfer rate inside the bioreactor.
Is the bioreactor maintaining a constant temperature for the cell culture?
The startup is developing a novel bioreactor for lab grown meat.
I wonder if this bioreactor can handle a higher viscosity medium.
The algae grew rapidly within the photobioreactor under intense light.
Check the sensors to ensure the pH level in the bioreactor is stable.
The professor explained how a stirred tank bioreactor differs from an airlift one.