biotron

[ bahy-uh-tron ]
/ ˈbaɪ əˌtrɒn /

noun Biology.

a controlled laboratory environment designed to provide uniform experimental conditions with the aim of producing uniform organisms for use in experiments.

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Origin of biotron

First recorded in 1970–75; bio- + -tron

Words nearby biotron

biotite, biotope, biotoxicology, biotoxin, biotransformation, biotron, biotroph, bioturbation, biotype, biovar, biovular
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