der Tiegel
Translation
crucible, melting pot, small pan
Examples
Der Alchemist schmolz Gold in einem Tiegel.
The alchemist melted gold in a crucible.
Braten Sie die Zwiebeln in einem kleinen Tiegel an.
Sauté the onions in a small pan.
Grammar Patterns
to melt sth. in a crucible ((et4)) The alchemist melted gold in a crucible.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pfanne (pan), Topf (pot)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'tigel', from Latin 'tegula' (tile), referring to the clay material it was made from.
Memory Tips
Imagine a tough little 'tiger' (sounds like Tiegel) holding hot, molten metal without breaking.