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water bath
water bathnouna 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.
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water-bath
water-bathnounchem a vessel containing heated water, used for heating substances
water bath
Americannoun
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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.
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a bath of water.
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Etymology
Origin of water bath
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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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
There are two main canning methods: pressure canning, which requires specialized equipment, and water bath canning, which can be done with a standard stockpot and a Mason jar.
From Salon • Dec. 6, 2023
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
The words were like an ice water bath.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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