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caldera — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • boiler noun A closed vessel or appliance used to heat water or produce steam, typically for heating a building or generating power.
  • caldera noun A large crater formed by collapse of the cone or edifice of a volcano.
  • cauldron noun A large round pot used for boiling liquids over a fire.
  • furnace noun A heating device used to melt metal, fire ceramics, or heat a building.
  • kettle noun A container with a spout used for boiling water.

Senses

caldera is used for these senses in English:

  • boiler A device consisting of a heat source and a tank for storing hot water, typically for space heating, domestic hot water etc., disregarding the source of heat.
  • caldera (vulcanology) A large crater formed by collapse of the cone or edifice of a volcano.
  • cauldron A large bowl-shaped pot used for boiling over an open flame.
  • furnace (US, Canada) A device that provides heat for a building.
  • kettle (cookware) A vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food, usually metal and equipped with a lid.

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