Carboy: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฅค
carboy
[ หkษหr.bษษช ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น carboy
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฐเฅเคฌเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Carboy
๐ฎ๐ฉ karboy
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐัะฑะพั
๐ต๐ฑ karbownik
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใผใใค
๐ซ๐ท carboy
๐ช๐ธ carboy
๐น๐ท karboy
๐ฐ๐ท ์นด๋ณด์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฑุจู
๐จ๐ฟ karbรณn
๐ธ๐ฐ karbรณn
๐จ๐ณ ๅคง็ถ
๐ธ๐ฎ karbรณn
๐ฎ๐ธ karbรณ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐัะฑะพะน
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ karboy
๐ฒ๐ฝ carboy
Etymology
The term 'carboy' derives from the Persian word 'qฤrba', 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.