Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Unaffected by heat. Used especially of plastic, glass, or ceramic utensils that may be used directly over a flame or in an oven.

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  • adjective insulating and incombustible
  • verb transitive To make insulating and incombustible.

Etymologies

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heat +‎ -proof

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Examples

  • Topping: Meanwhile, chop chocolate; in heatproof bowl over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt chocolate with butter.

    Archive 2005-11-01 2005

  • Topping: Meanwhile, chop chocolate; in heatproof bowl over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt chocolate with butter.

    Nanaimo Bars 2005

  • Put chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and set over a pan of simmering water (the bottom of the bowl should not touch the water) and melt, stirring often.

    Archive 2009-03-01 Melissa 2009

  • Stir the mixture constantly over medium heat with a heatproof spatula, scraping the bottom as you stir, until the mixture thickens and coats the spatula.

    Archive 2009-06-01 Melissa 2009

  • Place egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer.

    MARSHMALLOW TWIST CUPCAKES (KOSHER FOR PASSOVER) Melissa 2009

  • Put chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and set over a pan of simmering water (the bottom of the bowl should not touch the water) and melt, stirring often.

    DARING BAKERS: CHOCOLATE VALENTINO CAKE Melissa 2009

  • In a small, heatproof bowl, melt butter and chocolate together.

    Dulce de Leche Brownies | Baking Bites 2009

  • Place egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer.

    Archive 2009-04-01 Melissa 2009

  • Transfer to a heatproof surface; let rest for 5 minutes.

    Green eggs and wham: The fresh herb kuku 2011

  • Stir the mixture constantly over medium heat with a heatproof spatula, scraping the bottom as you stir, until the mixture thickens and coats the spatula.

    ICE CREAM SUNDAY Melissa 2009

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