pressure cooker
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Tweet n. 1. An airtight metal pot that uses steam under pressure at high temperature to cook food quickly. 2. Informal A situation or an atmosphere of difficulty, stress, or anxiety: "placing children into social, educational pressure cookers" (Fred M. Hechinger). |
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