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

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

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2024

My server at Asadero presented the sizzling hot plate like a ring bearer delivering the pillow.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 26, 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

The hot plate and pot were from one of Mom’s kitchen cabinets.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam