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biotron

American  
[bahy-uh-tron] / ˈbaɪ əˌtrɒn /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of biotron

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

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Physics students will gain access to the biotron at Wisconsin.

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