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bottling

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈbɑtəɫɪŋ// UK //bˈɒtlɪŋ// bot·tling

n. the process of putting a liquid, like juice or soda, into bottles so it can be sold or stored.

n. the industrial or domestic process of placing liquids into bottles for preservation or distribution.


SIMPLE

The factory handles the bottling of fresh orange juice.

CONTEXTUAL

After the wine has aged in oak barrels for two years, the bottling process finally begins.

COMPLEX

The local brewery recently upgraded its bottling facility to include automated labeling and capping, significantly increasing their weekly output for regional distribution.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used as a gerund to describe the industry or the specific stage of production.

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