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hotbed

/ˈhɑːtˌbɛd/ /ˈhɑːʔˌbɛd/

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noun

A 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.

Examples :

"The gardener used the hotbed to start seedlings for the spring garden. "

agriculture plant science nature

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noun

(by extension) An environment that is ideal for the growth or development of something, especially of something undesirable.

Examples :

"The social media group became a hotbed for negativity and rumors. "

environment place society

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noun

An iron platform in a rolling mill, on which hot bars, rails, etc., are laid to cool.

Examples :

"The blacksmith placed the hot steel bar on the hotbed to cool before shaping it into a horseshoe. "

material machine industry