carboy

IPA/ˈkɑːbɔɪ/
KK[kˈɑrbˌɔɪ]IPA/ˈkɑːrbɔɪ/

carboy — noun

1. A large container with a narrow neck and round body, typically enclosed in a bas

1.名詞C1
釋義

A large container with a narrow neck and round body, typically enclosed in a basket-like frame of wicker or wood to protect it during transport, used especially for storing and moving strong acids or other hazardous chemical liquids.

例句

Sumin wore thick rubber gloves before lifting the carboy of sulfuric acid.

carboy + of + [chemical] — collocation for contents

The chemistry lab kept two carboys of hydrochloric acid locked inside the safety cabinet.

同義詞
  • demijohn

    Similar large bottle shape, but usually used for wine or drinking liquids rather than chemicals, and often has a wicker cover

  • container

    Much broader term; carboy is a specific subtype of container

  • jerrican

    A rectangular metal or plastic container for liquids, typically smaller and lacking the round bottle shape or protective frame of a carboy

用法筆記

Commonly found in chemical laboratories and industrial settings. The outer frame (wicker, wood, or plastic) is a defining feature — a carboy without its frame is often simply called a glass bottle or jug.