tare
noun (1)
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Definition of tare
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: the seed of a vetch
b
: any of several vetches (especially Vicia sativa and V. hirsuta)
2
: a weed of grain fields especially of biblical times that is usually held to be the darnel
3
tares plural
: an undesirable element
tare
noun (2)Definition of tare (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: a deduction from the gross weight of a substance and its container made in allowance for the weight of the container
also
: the weight of the container
2
: counterweight
tare
verb
tared;
taring
Definition of tare (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: to ascertain or mark the tare of (see tare entry 2 sense 1)
especially
: to weigh so as to determine the tare
a tared vessel
2
: to adjust (a scale on which an empty container has been placed) so as to reduce the displayed weight to zero
Balances are taken for granted now, and many tare themselves—among other features. Yet it's still important to remember the basics for accurate use of this most fundamental lab instrument. — Chemistry