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Meaning of Vat
A large container, typically made of wood or metal, used for holding or storing liquids, especially for fermentation or other industrial processes.
Definitions
- A large container, typically made of wood or metal, used for holding or storing liquids
- A container used for fermentation or other industrial processes, especially in brewing or winemaking
- A large tank or container, especially one used for holding liquids
Etymology of Vat
The word "vat" comes from the Old French "vat", from Latin "vatium", a variant of "vas", meaning "vessel" or "container"
Historically, the term "vat" has been used to describe a variety of containers, including wooden barrels and metal tanks, used for storing and fermenting liquids
Example Uses
- The brewery uses large vats to ferment the beer
- The winemaker carefully monitored the temperature of the vat during the fermentation process
- The chemical plant stored the hazardous materials in a large vat