Corked definition: Describing wine that has been spoiled by a chemical compound, typically 2,4,6-trichloroanisole (TCA), originating from a contaminated cork, resulting in a musty or damp cardboard aroma and flavor.
Definitions of Corked
- 1adjective(formal)
Describing wine that has been spoiled by a chemical compound, typically 2,4,6-trichloroanisole (TCA), originating from a contaminated cork, resulting in a musty or damp cardboard aroma and flavor.
- 2verb
Past tense or past participle of the verb 'to cork', meaning to seal a bottle or container with a cork stopper.
Example Sentences
“The sommelier immediately recognized that the expensive bottle of wine was corked.”
“He carefully corked the homemade jam jars to preserve them for winter.”
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