Word Finder - containers

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Someone who contains; something that contains.

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An item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported.

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A very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods.

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• cargo container

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(by extension) Someone who holds people in their seats or in a (reasonably) calm state.

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A file format that can hold various types of data.

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An abstract data type whose instances are collections of other objects.

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Any user interface component that can hold further (child) components.

All foods should be covered or stored in sealed containers.

Catering Services have reduced waste by using china plates rather than take-away containers for foods eaten in the refectory.

Some of the containers had a thin wire running around but most were standing alone.

Globally, over 48 million full cargo containers move between major seaports each year.

Planter boxes, wooden barrels, hanging baskets and large flowerpots are just some of the containers that can be used.

Use disposable beverage containers for the drinks you have while you wait to clear security.

When packing finger foods, use zip-lock baggies or small plastic containers.

Some good gift containers include storage bins and baskets that will fit in easily with the nursery or the new parents' living room.

Others use colorful hat boxes that can be used as storage containers.

Save the containers and packaging of any food product that is spoiled or damaged, and return it to the store for a refund.

Outdoor plants can be planted in containers as described above or in the ground.

Herbs are easy to grow in containers or in the garden and will reward you with a season full of delicious meals.

All of these are easy to grow in containers, as long as you keep them well watered and in good sunlight.

Herbs will keep longer if stored in a cool, dry, dark place in tins or dark-colored glass containers.

This might mean buying additional containers or a free-standing pantry to add to your kitchen.

You can order everything from funeral basket containers to complete gift basket kits with just the click of a mouse.

You can browse product offerings by category which include holiday items, basket filler, fruit basket kits and biodegradable containers.

This freezes beautifully in single serving containers.

You will mix this together and pack it in the containers to freeze.

You will also need containers to store and freeze the food to keep it fresh.

Place the food in serving size containers and freeze.

Split the contents into two containers if you are running out of room.

Finally, it's time to transfer to the limoncello to its serving containers.

For instance, instead of just throwing away newspapers, plastic containers (such as soda or water bottles) or other goods, sort them out and take them to the local recycling center.

Save cardboard boxes for craft projects, storage, or shipping containers.

They are the energy storage containers, much like the fuel tank stores the energy source in a gasoline engine.

Instead of using foil or plastic wrap to store leftovers, use reusable containers.

Composting occurs in the sealed container and the containers are rotated as needed.

Empty the first container of the fully decomposed compost for use around the yard and cycle through the rest of the containers in a similar fashion, filling the emptied containers with the new waste.

Growing vegetables in containers is a great way to produce great tasting produce in even the smallest of spaces.

This is good for water conservation as water consumption can be targeted at just the containers that hold the vegetable plants and this minimizes the waste of water.

Growing vegetables in containers means that even people with the smallest of gardens can grow a few items of produce.

The types of vegetables that are suitable for growing in containers will largely be dependent on location.

Plants with shallow roots are well suited to containers that are not deep, whereas plants with long roots or root vegetables need a deep container in order for them to grow well.

It is possible to buy special containers that are designed for growing vegetables.

Growing vegetables in containers is a great way to help the environment while also helping your pocket and providing great tasting vegetables.

Often, people think of it as coffee cups and food containers, and while that is a common use, Styrofoam is also used for items like insulation and packaging.

When used for food containers, some people warn that toxic chemicals leach from the Styrofoam into the food products they hold, especially if the food is reheated in a microwave while still in the container.

When Styrofoam containers are used for food chemicals can leach into the food, affecting human health and the reproductive systems.

First of all, switch from clear plastic food containers to glass, ceramic or stainless steel.

They also stick easier to containers and produce candles of an even texture and consistency.

Compostable salad containers are a great alternative to plastic containers.

Although salads are such a popular and versatile dish, they are often packed in disposable plastic containers, meaning that while the salad is good for us, the container is bad for the environment.

Disposable salad containers take many forms.

They range from small containers that contain salad dressing or accompaniments, through to large containers that can hold a salad meal for several people.

Plastic salad containers are often used to pack salads.

The down side of disposable salad containers, however, is the fact that they do not decompose.

As such, these plastic containers fill up landfills, where they will stay in the ground for many years to come, though many plastics can now be recycled and this is obviously a good alternative.

An important and more attractive alternative to plastic salad containers and one that is good for the environment, is compostable salad containers.

Compostable salad containers will quickly biodegrade into compost after use.