Der Kessel
Example: Der Kessel im Heizraum muss regelmäßig gereinigt werden.
Definition
"Der Kessel" refers to a container or vessel designed to hold liquids or gases at high temperatures and pressures, commonly used in heating systems or industrial processes. It plays a crucial role in generating steam or hot water, such as in the phrase, 'Der Kessel im Heizraum muss regelmäßig gereinigt werden.'
Etymology
The German word "der Kessel" originates from Old High German 'kessel,' which itself comes from Latin 'catillus,' meaning a small dish or pan. Over time, its meaning expanded to denote a large vessel or boiler used for heating or cooking purposes. Did you know that the word shares roots with the English 'cauldron'?
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"Der Kessel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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