Meaning of the word bain-marie in English

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bain-marie

US /ˌbaɪn məˈriː/
UK /ˌbaɪn məˈriː/
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Noun

1.

a container holding hot water into which a pan is placed for slow cooking, or to keep food warm.

Example:
The chef used a bain-marie to gently melt the chocolate.
Keep the sauce warm in the bain-marie until serving.
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