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.
a bath of water.
First recorded in 1815–25
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The researchers placed four flasks in a 63 degrees F water bath and the other four flasks in a 70 F water bath.
From Science Daily ● May 15, 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
With this brilliant recipe, you skip the water bath and swap inedible ramekins for flaky pie crust.
From Salon ● Feb. 5, 2023
He transferred prints from a tray of chemicals to the water bath in the last container and gently swished them with a pair of tongs.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
It’s easy enough to make your own, but note that the following lutenitsa recipe isn’t suitable for water-bath canning purposes.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 8, 2023
However, if you're water-bath canning and the recipe will be processed for less than 10 minutes, you'll need to sterilize your jars before filling.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2022
There are entries on, for example, charcoal filtration, cryoextraction, heat exchangers, sour mash and water-bath stills.
From New York Times ● Dec. 13, 2021
That’s why water-bath canning is used for higher-acid foods such as jams, and pressure canning for lower-acid foods such as non-pickled vegetables.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 26, 2021
The mel depuratum of British pharmacy is prepared by heating honey in a water-bath, and straining through flannel previously moistened with warm water.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" by Various
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