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vat

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/væt/
US
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Translations

vatnoun
vats
pl
UK
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US
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The winery stored the fermenting grape juice in a large wooden vat.
Le domaine viticole a stocké le jus de raisin en fermentation dans une grande cuve en bois.
Additional translations
cuvéePar métonymie, pour le contenu d'une cuve; surtout en brasserie et viticulture.
cuveTeinture textile.
Synonyms
tank
vessel
tub
kettle
barrel
cistern
container
vatverb
vatted
Past Simple
vatted
Past Participle
vatting
Gerund
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US
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cuverViticulture et fermentation.
The winemaker decided to vat the grape juice to begin the fermentation process.
Le vinificateur a décidé de cuver le jus de raisin pour lancer la fermentation.
vatadjective
UK
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US
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Used attributively to describe processes or things relating to or occurring in a vat (e.g., "vat fermentation").
en cuveEmploi technique; souvent rendu par une périphrase en français.
The brewery relies on vat aging to enhance the beer’s flavor.
La brasserie s'appuie sur un élevage en cuve pour améliorer la saveur de la bière.

Definitions

vatnoun
A large container, such as a tub or tank, used for holding liquids.
The winery stored the fermenting grape juice in a large wooden vat.
The liquid or substance held in a vat; a quantity contained in such a vessel.
They brewed a fresh vat of ale for the festival.
A bath of dye solution used in the vat dyeing of textiles.
The cloth was dipped into the indigo vat to achieve a rich blue color.
vatverb
To put or store in a vat, typically for the purpose of fermentation or chemical processing.
The winemaker decided to vat the grape juice to begin the fermentation process.
vatadjective
Relating to, carried out in, or using a vat or vats.
The brewery relies on vat aging to enhance the beer’s flavor.
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