BAINMARIE

Bain`-ma`rie", n. Etym: [F.]

Definition: A vessel for holding hot water in which another vessel may be heated without scorching its contents; -- used for warming or preparing food or pharmaceutical preparations.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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16 May 2024

INDEXATION

(noun) a system of economic regulation: wages and interest are tied to the cost-of-living index in order to reduce the effects of inflation


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