During barrel aging, some water and alcohol evaporate, concentrating the wine slightly and creating an airspace in the barrel To prevent the harmful effects of oxygen contact with the wine, the barrel is topped-up periodically with the same wine from another container
The process of distillation in which only a fraction of the distillable portion of the feed is removed, e g , Topped Crude - an atmospheric column bottoms
— Material hooped or placed on top of fabrics that have definable nap or surface texture, such as corduroy and terry cloth, prior to embroidery The topping compacts the wale or nap and holds the stitches above it Includes a variety of substances, such as plastic wrap, water-soluble plastic “foil” and open-weave fabric that has been chemically treated to disintegrate with the application of heat Also known as facing
The primary distillation phase of a refinery process, and by derivation, the type of refinery and its yield of products
A topping is food, such as cream or cheese, that is poured or put on top of other food in order to decorate it or add to its flavour. see also top. something you put on top of food to make it look nicer or taste better
Clear material that is placed on top of high nap or non-smooth surfaces before embroidery that aids in compacting the material and prevents the stitches from sinking Two types: water-soluble and heat-soluble