double boiler
US /ˌdʌb.əl ˈbɔɪ.lər/
UK /ˌdʌb.əl ˈbɔɪ.lər/
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bagnomaria, pentola a bagnomaria
a saucepan with an upper pan that fits into a lower pan containing boiling or simmering water, used for cooking delicate sauces, melting chocolate, etc., without scorching
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Melt the chocolate in a double boiler to prevent burning.
Sciogli il cioccolato in una pentola a bagnomaria per evitare che si bruci.
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She prepared the delicate custard using a double boiler.
Ha preparato la delicata crema pasticcera usando una pentola a bagnomaria.