chemostat
/ˈkimoʊˌstæt/
noun
- A device used in biology to grow microorganisms (like bacteria) in a controlled environment by continuously adding fresh nutrients and removing waste.
- By adjusting the chemostat's flow rate, researchers can control how fast the microbes grow.
- A chemostat is essential for studying how microorganisms adapt to changes in their environment.
- The lab uses a chemostat to keep a steady population of bacteria for experiments.
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