kettle
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The problem is similar to mineral scale building up inside a tea kettle or clogging a shower head over time, except seawater contains far higher concentrations of dissolved salts.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
It was powerful enough to cause a "very tiny kettle" in a vial to boil off a small amount of water rapidly, says Han.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Put on a kettle, or set a quick simmer pot on the stove.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
Red on one side, black on the other — a rare two-colored lobster is spared the kettle.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
“Boaz!” she said sharply, rubbing her temples before taking a glass from the cabinet and pouring herself some hot water from the kettle, followed with a generous scoop of instant coffee.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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