uncovered container

[/ʌnˈkʌvərd kənˈteɪnər/]
nounpl: uncovered containers
recipiente descoberto
1. A vessel or receptacle without a lid, cover, or top that leaves its contents exposed
The uncovered container of food attracted insects on the picnic table.
O recipiente descoberto de comida atraiu insetos na mesa de piquenique.
2. Any storage vessel that is open to the environment without protective covering
Workers must not leave chemicals in uncovered containers in the warehouse.
Os trabalhadores não devem deixar produtos químicos em recipientes descobertos no armazém.
The term is commonly used in safety regulations, particularly regarding food storage and hazardous materials handling. In Brazil, strict food safety laws prohibit leaving food in uncovered containers in commercial kitchens. In the USA, 'open container' violations relate to alcohol laws, making this terminology legally significant in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
open containerexposed containerlidless containerunlidded container
Antonyms / Antônimos
covered containersealed containerclosed container

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recipiente descoberto
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
vasilha descoberta
Common colloquial variant in Rio region
São Paulo
recipiente aberto
Alternative phrasing using 'aberto' (open) is common
Portugal
recipiente descoberto
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Words

lidcovervesselcontainerreceptacleexposure

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave something uncovered
open container violation
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