Plural of brooder; animals (especially hens or birds) that sit on eggs to incubate them, or things used to keep eggs warm.
From 'brood' (to sit on eggs or to dwell on thoughts) plus the agent suffix -er, which indicates someone or something that performs an action. Also refers to mechanical brooders used in farming.
Modern chicken brooders in farms are engineered heating systems that replicate the exact warmth of a mother hen—they can be set to different temperatures to match what chicks need at each stage of development, making them crucial technology for poultry farming.
See 'brooded'—the noun form reinforces stereotypes of women as chronically introspective or unstable.
If used descriptively, apply to both genders; avoid implying pathology or weakness.
["thoughtful people","reflective individuals","contemplatives"]
See 'brooded'.
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