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A double boiler is a two pot cooking device. The bottom pot holds water. The top pot is smaller (usually with a lid) and fits into the bottom pot. When the water in the bottom pot gets hot and boils, it then heats the top pot thereby warming or melting or cooking what is in the top pot. This same device is also known by the french "bain marie".

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