kweekbak

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of kweken +‎ bak. First attested in the 19th century.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkʋeːk.bɑk/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: kweek‧bak

Noun

kweekbak m (plural kweekbakken, diminutive kweekbakje n)

  1. a rectangular container with one or more lids on the top containing windows, used in growing plants [from 19th c.]
    Synonym: broeibak
  2. (by extension) any container with translucent elements used in the cultivation of plants
  3. (by extension) any container used in the cultivation of microorganisms in a laboratory
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