noun🔗ShareBanc chaudA 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. "Le jardinier a utilisé le banc chaud pour démarrer les semis pour le jardin de printemps.agricultureplantsciencenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFoyer, pépinière(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. "Le groupe de médias sociaux est devenu un foyer de négativité et de rumeurs.environmentplacesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBanc de refroidissementAn 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. "Le forgeron a placé la barre d'acier chaude sur le banc de refroidissement pour la refroidir avant de la façonner en fer à cheval.materialmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
