Carboy: meaning, definitions and examples

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carboy

 

[ หˆkษ‘หr.bษ”ษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

liquid storage

A carboy is a large container traditionally used for holding liquids, especially in the fermentation process of wines and beers. Typically made of glass or plastic, carboys can vary in size but usually hold between 3 to 10 gallons. They often have a narrow neck, which allows them to be sealed with a fermentation lock. Carboys are essential in home brewing and chemical laboratories for storing and mixing solutions safely.

Synonyms

bottle, container, jug

Examples of usage

  • He used a glass carboy to ferment his homemade beer.
  • The carboy was filled with water for the chemical experiment.
  • She carefully washed the carboy before adding the yeast.
  • After the fermentation process, he transferred the liquid into a smaller carboy.

Translations

Translations of the word "carboy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carboy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฐเฅเคฌเฅ‰เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Carboy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ karboy

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั€ะฑะพั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ karbownik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒผใƒœใ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carboy

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carboy

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karboy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด๋ณด์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุฑุจูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karbรณn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ karbรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคง็“ถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ karbรณn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ karbรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐั€ะฑะพะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karboy

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carboy

Etymology

The term 'carboy' derives from the Persian word 'qฤrba', which refers to a large glass vessel used for carrying liquids. The word was adopted into the English language in the late 19th century, originally in reference to the large glass jugs used in laboratories and for transportation. As brewing methodologies developed, carboys became increasingly popular among home brewers and professional vintners alike due to their effectiveness in preventing contamination and managing fermentation. The use of carboys in the brewing process allowed for more precise control over fermentation conditions, contributing to the craft of brewing. Over the years, the design of carboys has evolved, with both glass and plastic versions available to meet various needs from casual home brewers to industrial applications.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,676, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.