English word chemostat comes from English chemo- (Relating to or using chemicals or chemistry.), English -stat
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| chemo- | English (eng) | Relating to or using chemicals or chemistry. |
| -stat | English (eng) | Forming nouns naming scientific instruments that act to render the prefixed element stationary or static in some respect. |
| chemostat | English (eng) | (chemistry) To keep the concentration of a chemical constant (biochemistry) An apparatus for the continuous culture of microorganisms in a steady state. |