bioreactor

American  

[bahy-oh-ree-ak-ter] / ˌbaɪ oʊ riˈæk tər /

noun

1. Biotechnology. a fermentation vat for the production of living organisms, as bacteria or yeast, used in industrial processes such as waste recycling or in the manufacture of drugs or other products.

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bioreactor Scientific  

/ bī′ō-rē-ăk′tər /

1. An apparatus, such as a large fermentation chamber, for growing organisms such as bacteria or yeast under controlled conditions. Bioreactors are used in the biotechnological production of substances such as pharmaceuticals, antibodies, or vaccines, or for the bioconversion of organic waste.

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Etymology

Origin of bioreactor

First recorded in 1970–75; bio- + reactor

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Example Sentences

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bioreactor

The team placed the cells in a specialized bioreactor that allowed them to apply controlled electrical stimulation and observe the biological effects.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2025

The data they gather will inform the construction of a larger, better bioreactor which the scientists will send into space next year, according to Dr Ledesma-Amaro.

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2025

Washington State University is developing a new bioreactor designed to grow T-cells that help kill cancer.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 21, 2024

The bioreactor uses centrifugal force to act on the growing cells while they are suspended as a dense, cloud and continuously bathed by the inward flow of medium containing nutrients.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2023

There are also concerns about the biological limitations of growing large numbers of various cell types in the same bioreactor.

From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2023

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