noun🔗ShareWarmbeet, FrühbeetA low bed of earth covered with glass, and heated with rotting manure, used for the germination of seeds and the growth of tender plants, like a miniature hothouse."The gardener used the hotbed to start seedlings for the spring garden. "Der Gärtner benutzte das Warmbeet, um Setzlinge für den Frühlingsgarten zu ziehen.agricultureplantsciencenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNährboden, Brutstätte(by extension) An environment that is ideal for the growth or development of something, especially of something undesirable."The social media group became a hotbed for negativity and rumors. "Die Social-Media-Gruppe wurde zu einem Nährboden für Negativität und Gerüchte.environmentplacesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGlühtischAn iron platform in a rolling mill, on which hot bars, rails, etc., are laid to cool."The blacksmith placed the hot steel bar on the hotbed to cool before shaping it into a horseshoe. "Der Schmied legte den heißen Stahlstab auf den Glühtisch, um ihn abzukühlen, bevor er ihn zu einem Hufeisen formte.materialmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
