ullage

• Quantité dont un récipient, comme une bouteille de vin ou un réservoir, n'est pas rempli jusqu'au bord ; perte de volume par évaporation ou fuite.

A noun referring to the amount by which a container, such as a wine bottle or tank, falls short of being completely full.

1. Empty space in a containerC2formal

   The amount by which a container, such as a bottle or tank, is not completely full; the volume of empty space above a liquid.

   Espace vide au-dessus d'un liquide dans un récipient

   • The winemaker measured the ullage in each barrel to check for evaporation.
   • A large ullage in the fuel tank indicated a possible leak.
   • Proper ullage management is crucial for aging wine.

   Synonymesoutage