lavage vs vat

lavage

noun
  • A washing. 

  • A washing of a hollow organ. 

verb
  • To wash a hollow organ 

vat

noun
  • A large tub, such as is used for making wine or for tanning. 

  • A square, hollow place on the back of a calcining furnace, where tin ore is laid to dry. 

  • A vessel for holding holy water. 

verb
  • To put into a vat. 

  • To blend (wines or spirits) in a vat; figuratively, to mix or blend elements as if with wines or spirits. 

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