water bath

American  

noun

1. a system for the control of temperature in which a vessel containing the material to be heated is set into or over one containing water and receiving the heat directly.

2. a bath of water.

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water-bath British  

noun

1. chem a vessel containing heated water, used for heating substances

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Etymology

Origin of water bath

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

The team's information engine consists of a tiny bead in a water bath that is held in place with an optical trap.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2024

Do not give your child a cold water bath because the temperature of the water can actually affect their core body temperature, especially among babies, Seshadri said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2023

He served bone broth tableside, and put the finishing touches to plates like mosaic chicken, thin strips of white meat wrapped in nori, layered together and cooked in a water bath.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2023

In a pinch, it can be thawed in a cold water bath or even a microwave, but it must be cooked immediately if you use those methods.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2022

The words were like an ice water bath.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon