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incubation

[in-kyuh-bey-shuhn, ing-] / ˌɪn kyəˈbeɪ ʃən, ˌɪŋ- /
NOUN
gestation
Synonyms
STRONG
evolution fecundation gravidity growth maturation pregnancy reproduction ripening
Antonyms
STRONG
decrease
NOUN
preparation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement construction education establishment formation groundwork measure plan precaution preparedness qualification rehearsal study training
STRONG
alertness anticipation background base basis evolution expectation fitting foresight foundation gestation homework manufacture provision readying rundown safeguard schoolwork substructure tryout workout
WEAK
buildup dry run getting ready lead time making ready preparing putting in order
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
WEAK
ingredient unreadiness

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The incubation period ranges from four to 14 days.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

As the prolonged incubation of the disease made it difficult to track and contain, officials quickly turned to vaccination, the researcher said.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

"As these seaweed accumulations grow taller and more widespread, they risk blocking hatchlings entirely, draining their limited energy or leaving them stranded. Beyond impeding movement, sargassum may also reduce nesting space and alter incubation conditions."

From Science Daily • Nov. 24, 2025

This is the most serious form of the plague and can have an incubation period of just one day.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2025

Smallpox has an incubation period of about twelve days, during which time sufferers, who may not know they are sick, can infect anyone they meet.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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