incubative
/ˈɪŋkjəˌbeɪtɪv/
adjective
- Relating to or involved in the process of developing or hatching, especially in a controlled environment.
- The incubative period for the virus can last up to two weeks.
- Scientists studied the incubative conditions needed for the bacteria to grow.
- The incubative stage of the chicken eggs lasted exactly 21 days.
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