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- Dictionarykettle/ˈkɛtl/
noun
- 1. a container or device in which water is boiled, having a lid, spout, and handle.
- 2. a depression in the ground thought to have been formed by the melting of an ice block trapped in glacial deposits, especially one that is circular and deep: "our lake is probably a kettle"
verb
- 1. (of the police) confine (a group of demonstrators or protesters) to a small area, as a method of crowd control during a demonstration: "the plan was to get as close to the protest as possible without getting kettled"
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Jul 5, 2024 · Convection, process by which heat is transferred by movement of a heated fluid such as air or water. Natural convection results from the tendency of most fluids to expand when heated—i.e., to become less dense and to rise as a result of the increased buoyancy.
Jun 17, 2024 · The word “kettle” in this context refers to the boiling of water on the hob of a stove, creating the rhyme. This form of rhyming slang is often used in Cockney dialect and can be confusing to those unfamiliar with its origins. What is the origin of the slang term “kettle and hob” for watch?
Jun 21, 2024 · distillation, process involving the conversion of a liquid into vapour that is subsequently condensed back to liquid form. It is exemplified at its simplest when steam from a kettle becomes deposited as drops of distilled water on a cold surface.
Jun 17, 2024 · 1. : a bad state of affairs : mess. 2. : something to be considered or dealt with : matter. a different kettle of fish. Examples of kettle of fish in a Sentence.
Jul 8, 2024 · The phrase is a different kettle of fish – we say it to mean a situation or subject that is being discussed is completely different from the one you are talking about.
Jun 24, 2024 · Tea or coffee, we’ve tried and tested the best kettles for your kitchen, from quiet to electric and quick-boiling models
Jul 9, 2024 · Our kitchen and dining writer tested electric kettles and talked to coffee and tea experts to get their recommendations for the best ones. Turns out the Fellow Stagg EKG still reigns supreme.
Jun 29, 2024 · 1. Electric kettles: Heat water using an electric heating element, typically located at the bottom of the kettle. 2. Stovetop kettles: Require a stovetop or other heat source to boil water. Speed and Convenience.
Jun 24, 2024 · Brew in a Bag (BIAB) brewing is a form of all-grains home brewing that can be completed in a single kettle. This makes it an easy and efficient form of home brewing beer, especially for beginners.
Jul 10, 2024 · Best Electric Kettles of 2024. Whether you enjoy coffee or tea, CNET kitchen experts are here to help you do it more efficiently with the best electric kettles.
