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/baɪ.əˈrɛk.tər/ · bi.o.reac.tor
noun
- A vessel, typically a fermentation vat, containing microorganisms or biochemically active substances, used for waste recycling or for making drugs. The bioreactor was used to convert agricultural waste into a sustainable source of biofuel.
- A system or device that mimics the conditions of a living organism, often used in biotechnology and genetic engineering. The bioreactor was designed to simulate the conditions of a human cell, allowing researchers to study the effects of various treatments on cellular behavior.
Did you know? The concept of bioreactors has been around since the early 20th century, but it wasn't until the 1970s that they became a crucial tool in the development of biotechnology and genetic engineering.