hot plate

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Here’s how it works: That warmer western Pacific acts like a hot plate under the atmosphere, creating rising air that sends waves rippling eastward, like dropping a stone in a pond.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2025

Since flights usually last eight hours, the crew members bring plenty of snack food, and there is a microwave, refrigerator and a hot plate for cooking more elaborate meals.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024

It’s faster and prettier than a regular hot plate.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2024

The researchers used infrared cameras to record the mosquitoes landing on each hot plate, “which is a good sign that they’re ready to bite,” Dr. McMeniman said.

From New York Times • Jun. 25, 2023

When the turkey is on the hot plate and covered in sufficient gravy, we sit in our chairs, and Mom starts the toast with her wineglass raised.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King