powdering tub
The term "powdering tub" has historical significance, primarily related to food preservation and, in older contexts, medical treatments.
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Definition
C2Culinary
(archaic)A container used for salting meat or fish to preserve it.
Example
- In the past, a powdering tub was essential for keeping meat edible during long winters.
C2Medical
(obsolete)A heated container used for inducing sweat as a treatment for certain diseases.
Example
- Patients were placed in a powdering tub to sweat out their ailments.
Similar
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