A bain-marie, also known as a water bath or double boiler, is a piece of equipment used in science, industry and cooking to heat materials gently or keep them warm over a period of time by surrounding a vessel with hot water rather than applying direct heat. In cooking, a bain-marie is also used to melt ingredients gently.
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A bain-marie (English: BAN-mə-REE, French: [bɛ̃ maʁi]), also known as a water bath or double boiler, a type of heated bath, is a piece of equipment used in science, industry, and cooking to heat materials gently or to keep materials warm over a period of time.
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