der Tiegel
Translation
crucible, melting pot, skillet
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 skillet.
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', derived from the Latin 'tegula' (tile), which points to its original clay material.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'tea kettle' (Tiegel) but much stronger, for melting metals instead of boiling water.