boiler

• Substantivo que designa um recipiente fechado onde se aquece água para produzir vapor, usado para aquecimento ou geração de energia, ou uma panela metálica com tampa para cozinhar ou ferver alimentos.

A noun referring to a sealed vessel where water is heated to produce steam, or a metal pot with a lid used for boiling or stewing food.

1. Steam generatorB1formal

   A sealed container or device in which water is heated to produce steam, typically used for heating or power generation.

   Caldeira a vapor

   • The boiler in the basement provides heat for the entire building.
   • The factory's boiler exploded due to excessive pressure.
   • They installed a new energy-efficient boiler to reduce costs.

   Sinônimossteam boiler

2. Cooking potB1informal

   A metal pot, often with a lid, used for boiling or stewing food.

   Panela

   • She used a large boiler to make soup for the party.
   • The old-fashioned boiler was perfect for cooking stew.
   • He lifted the heavy boiler off the stove.

   Sinônimoskettle