reservoir vs vat

reservoir

noun
  • A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply. 

  • A species that acts as host to a zoonosis when it is not causing acute illness in other susceptible species. 

  • A "black box" component that receives an input signal to be read out and mapped by another process, as part of reservoir computing. 

  • A small intercellular space, often containing resin, essential oil, or some other secreted matter. 

  • A supply or source of something. 

  • A place where anything is kept in store. 

verb
  • To store or keep (something) in or as in a reservoir. 

vat

noun
  • A vessel for holding holy water. 

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

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

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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