Vatbad

Vatbad is a term that can refer to a few different things, most commonly a type of wooden bathtub or a process involving immersion in a vat of liquid.

Historically, a vatbad was a large, often round wooden tub used for bathing. These were common before the widespread availability of porcelain or metal bathtubs. They were typically made from wood staves, similar to a barrel, and sealed to hold water. Sometimes these wooden vats were heated for a more comfortable bathing experience. The term can also be used in a more general sense to describe a large container or vat used for immersion.

In a different context, "vatbad" can refer to the process of immersing oneself or an object in a vat filled with a specific substance. This could be for therapeutic purposes, such as a mineral bath or a mud bath, where the vat serves as the vessel for the treatment. It can also refer to industrial processes where items are submerged in vats for cleaning, dyeing, or other treatments. The specific liquid and purpose would define the nature of the vatbad in such cases.