Bottles
Bottles
Bottles (/ˈbɒt(ə)lz/) are rigid or semi-rigid containers that are typically round and have narrow necks. They are primarily used for storing liquids such as water, milk, soft drinks, beer, wine, medicine, ink, or chemicals.
Etymology
The word "bottle" is derived from the Old French botel, which is a diminutive of bote meaning "cask". It entered the English language in the 14th century.
Types of Bottles
There are several types of bottles, each designed for specific uses. Some of the most common types include:
- Water bottle: A container that is used to hold water, liquids or other beverages for consumption.
- Wine bottle: A bottle designed to hold wine, and is usually made of glass.
- Beer bottle: A bottle made to contain beer, usually made of glass, and comes in various sizes.
- Medicine bottle: A bottle that is designed to contain liquid medicines. They are often made of plastic or glass and may have a child-proof cap.
- Ink bottle: A small bottle that contains ink for use in pens.
Related Terms
- Container: A large object used for storing or transporting items.
- Glass: A hard, brittle substance, typically transparent or translucent, made by fusing sand with soda, lime, and sometimes other ingredients and cooling rapidly.
- Plastic: A synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers such as polyethylene, PVC, nylon, etc., that can be molded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bottles
- Wikipedia's article - Bottles
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