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cooktop

American  
[kook-top] / ˈkʊkˌtɒp /

noun

  1. a cooking surface consisting of a flat sheet of heat-transmitting glass and ceramic material over heating elements, usually electric.


cooktop British  
/ ˈkʊkˌtɒp /

noun

  1. a flat unit for cooking in saucepans or the top part of a stove

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Etymology

Origin of cooktop

cook 1 + top 1

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If you've considered this question and you live in a rich country, you've probably been thinking about whether to ditch your gas stove for an electric or induction cooktop.

From Salon May 22, 2024

This winter, I found the perfect solution for renters, and for homeowners who are not ready to take the plunge on a whole new stove: the Ikea Tillreda portable induction cooktop.

From Slate Apr. 7, 2024

"It requires such low temperature to catalyse that we could even theoretically do it in the kitchen with the gas cooktop -- but don't try that at home," Dr Tang said.

From Science Daily Nov. 9, 2023

Less expensive options include a countertop induction cooktop, a slow cooker or an electric toaster oven.

From Scientific American Jun. 22, 2023

“Real state-of-the art! There’s also a microwave, a two-burner cooktop, and two ultra-HD TVs where you can watch anything! Rated PG-13 or lower, that is.”

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone

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