sand bath
A 'sand bath' can refer to a laboratory tool, a therapeutic practice, or a behavior observed in animals.
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Definition
C1Laboratory
(technical)A device with heated sand used to provide consistent heat to other containers during experiments.
Example
- The chemist used a sand bath to heat the solution evenly.
B2Health
(therapeutic)A treatment where the body is buried in warm sand to relieve pain and promote relaxation.
Example
- She went to the spa for a sand bath to ease her muscle pain.
B1Animal Behavior
(natural)The act of animals rolling in sand or dust to clean their skin or feathers.
Example
- The sparrows took a sand bath to rid themselves of parasites.
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