De ketel
Example: De ketel verwarmt het water voor het hele gebouw efficiënt.
Definition
"De ketel" refers to a device used for heating water or other fluids, typically by boiling or applying heat. It is commonly used in buildings to provide hot water or steam for heating and other technical purposes, ensuring efficient temperature control.
Etymology
The term "de ketel" originates from the Dutch word for 'kettle' or 'boiler,' which traces back to the Middle Dutch 'ketel' and Old High German 'chetil,' meaning a vessel for boiling liquids. Did you know that the word is related to the English 'kettle,' showing their shared Germanic roots?
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"De ketel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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