brooder

/ˈbrudər/
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Other forms: brooders

Definitions of brooder
  1. noun
    apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infants
    synonyms: incubator
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    type of:
    apparatus, setup
    equipment designed to serve a specific function
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