the weight of packaging or a container without its contents adjust a scale to exclude the weight of a container

tare

/teə/ · /ter/

CEFR level C2Topic ScienceWord #7222 in the learning path

皮重；容器自重

Definitions

n. the weight of packaging or a container without its contents

皮重；容器自重

v. adjust a scale to exclude the weight of a container

去皮称量；将秤归零

Tare the scale before adding flour to the bowl.

往碗里加面粉前，先把秤去皮归零。

Accurate tare measurements allow food producers to calculate product weight without including the packaging.

准确测量皮重，能让食品生产商计算不含包装的产品重量。

皮重是容器重量；净重等于毛重减去皮重。

What does tare mean?: the weight of packaging or a container without its contents adjust a scale to exclude the weight of a container
How is tare pronounced?: UK /teə/, US /ter/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.