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A heat diffuser, flame tamer, or simmering plate (UK) is a
A heat diffuser, flame tamer, or simmering plate (UK) is a cooking utensil
A kitchen utensil is a small hand-held tool used for food preparation. Common kitchen tasks include cutting food items to size, heating food on an open fire or on a stove, baking, grinding, mixing, blending, and measuring; different utensils ar ...
that is placed on top of a burner on a cooktop
A cooktop (American English), stovetop (Canadian and American English) or hob (British English), is a device commonly used for cooking that is commonly found in kitchens and used to apply heat to the base of cookware, pans or pots. Cooktops are o ...
to separate the cooking pot or pan from the direct source of heat, making the heat more gentle and even.
See also
*Brustolina
The is a grill which fits over a gas burner on a hob. It consists of a square sheet of metal with holes punched in it (the base) and a square grid over the top (the grilling surface). Heat is applied from below and is evenly distributed by th ...
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