carboy

UK
/ˈkɑːbɔɪ/
US
/ˈkɑrˌbɔɪ/

Translations

carboynoun
carboys
pl
UK
/ˈkɑːbɔɪ/
US
/ˈkɑrˌbɔɪ/
The laboratory stored chemicals in a large glass carboy.
В лаборатории хранили химикаты в большом стеклянном бутыли.
Additional translations
carboyadjective
UK
/ˈkɑː.bɔɪ/
US
/ˈkɑr.bɔɪ/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., 'carboy cap', 'carboy brush').

Definitions

carboynoun
A large glass or plastic bottle, often encased in a protective basket or crate, used for holding liquids, especially in laboratories or for brewing.
The laboratory technician carefully filled the carboy with distilled water for the experiment.
carboyadjective
Relating to, designed for, or suitable for use with a carboy.
The brewer attached a carboy cap to allow the carbon dioxide to escape.