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Meaning of Hatchery | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈhæt͡ʃəɹi

Definitions

A facility where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions, especially those of fish or poultry.

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Examples

“Next door is a trout hatchery, open to the public every day during the summer.”
“The poultry industry is characterized by a vertical integration in which an agribusiness firm, either through direct ownership or contract, controls the entire production process. Such firms own processing plants, feed mills, and hatcheries, and contract with farmers to raise the chickens.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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