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Definition of Vat
Pronunciation: văt | n. | 1. | | | 1. | A large vessel, cistern, or tub, especially one used for holding liquors in an immature state, chemical preparations for dyeing, or for tanning, or for tanning leather, or the like. | | 2. | A measure for liquids, and also a dry measure; especially, a liquid measure in Belgium and Holland, corresponding to the hectoliter of the metric system, which contains 22.01 imperial gallons, or 26.4 standard gallons in the United States. | | 3. | (Metal.) A wooden tub for washing ores and mineral substances in. | | 4. | (R. C. Ch.) A vessel for holding holy water. | | v. t. | 1. | To put or transfer into a vat. |
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