(n.) A large, globular glass bottle, esp. one of green glass, inclosed in basket work or in a box, for protection; -- used commonly for carrying corrosive liquids; as sulphuric acid, etc.
Example Sentences:
(1) Concentrated aqueous toxicant solutions, delivered from a remote triple carboy dispensing system, were mixed with diluent water within an isolated chamber containing exposure aquaria and test fish.
(2) The cost was then adjusted according to whether the hydrofluosilicic acid was supplied as 15-gallon carboys, 55-gallon drums, in bulk, or as sodium silicofluoride or sodium fluoride.
(3) A convenient method is described for the production of up to 1.75 g of citrinin per liter by Penicillium citrinum growing in stationary culture in a 5-gallon (18.925 liters) carboy containing 4 liters of 4% sucrose and 2% yeast extract medium.
Demijohn
Definition:
(n.) A glass vessel or bottle with a large body and small neck, inclosed in wickerwork.
Example Sentences:
(1) Stage 3 – fill the demijohn Now that the yeast has gained a strong hold over your must, we need to seal it away from dangerous oxygen – that which once fed your yeast could now ruin your wine.
(2) The sulphur dioxide released into the demijohn will kill the bacteria and also act as an antioxidant during bottling.
(3) Transfer your must to a sterile demijohn using a large funnel and an old but clean tea-towel to filter out the fruit pulp.
(4) If there is any space left in the demijohn, fill it up to just below the neck with clean water.
(5) To avoid this, transfer the wine to a new demijohn when there is 1-2 inches of sediment at the bottom.
(6) Over the next few months, exhausted yeast cells will sink to the bottom of your demijohn, forming a deposit known as "lees".
(7) Few things compare to the pleasure of sharing a glass of your homemade wine with your friends while plotting how you are going to fill your next demijohn.
(8) You can check the yeast has finished producing alcohol by moving the demijohn to a warm place for a few days to see if that wakes it up.
(9) When the demijohn is full put an airlock in the top; this will let the carbon dioxide escape but keep the oxygen out.