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Glossary

A definition of words often found in product descriptions of appliances, kitchenware, cutlery, cookware and other housewares.

Alternative Energy

Definition of alternative energy; alternative energy use and common types

Anodized

Definition of anodized and why anodized aluminum is used in cookware.

Bagless Vacuum - Definition

Bagless Vacuum - Definition and why this is a common type of vacuum

Bisphenol A BPA

Bisphenol A also known simply as BPA - what it is and why there are concerns about it in plastics. BPA concerns have prompted a shift to safe drinking bottles

Blender - Definition and Use of a Kitchen Blender

Blender - definition of a kitchen blender

Stick, Hand or Immersion Blender - Definition

Definition of a stick, hand or immersion blender and common uses

Blender vs Food Processor

Do you know the difference between a food processor and blender? They have some similarities but are different appliances.

Bolster

The definition of a bolster in relation to a cutlery knife.

Bread Maker - Definition & Use

Bread Maker - What a bread machine is and common uses

CADR - Clean Air Delivery Rate

What a Clean Air Delivery Rate is, who certifies the product and what it means.

Canner

What a canner is and the types that are used in home preserving of foods.

Canning

canning; definition of canning; understanding what canning is; learn about home canning

Canning Jar

Definition and use of a canning, mason, sealing or preserving jar.

Carbon Filter (Active) used for Water Filtration

Active Carbon filter for water, why use a carbon filter for water, what is a carbon filter or carbon filtration

Carpet Cleaner, Carpet Steam Cleaner

What a carpet cleaner is and common uses

CEE Tier Rating - What it Means About an Appliance

Learn the CEE Energy Efficiency Rating and what it means for an appliance

Clinker - Definition of a Clinker

Definition of a clinker in relation to burning wood in heat stoves and fireplaces.

What is Convection Cooking?

Learn about convection cooking and why some love this modern type of cooking/baking technology

Cooker - Electric

What an electric cooker is, benefits and common uses

Cookie Press

Cookie Press - definition and use of a cookie press

Cool Mist Humidifier

What a Cool Mist Humidifier is and what it does; what is a cool mist humidifier?

Crock-Pot - See Slow Cooker

Definition and use of a slow cooker; about the Crock-Pot brand

Dehumidifier

What a dehumidifier is and common uses for one; dehumidifier - definition and use

Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners

Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners - definition; how a ductless mini-split air conditioner works; mini-split coolers, ductless split systems

Earth Day

Earth Day, what it is and how you can participate; be challenged on Earth Day to help your environment

EER - Definition of an Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)

Definition of an Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) and what it means in relation to an air conditioner.

Encapsulated

The definition of encapsulated and how it is used in relation to cookware.

Energy

Definition of energy and how it relates to the average home

EnergyGuide Label

Understand an appliance's EnergyGuide label and what it means

Energy Star®

The definition of Energy Star® and what it means in relation to appliances.

Frappe - What is a Frappe?

Frappe - Definition of a Frappe? What a frappe icy drink is; what makes an icy drink a frappe?

Freezer

Definition and use of this home kitchen appliance

What is Freezer Burn?

Freezer burn - What it is and how it occurs; what causes freezer burn on freezer foods; is freezer burnt food safe to eat?

Granton Edge - Definition of a Knife's Granton Edge

What the term Granton means and why a Granton edge is a popular knife feature.

Green Energy

Green energy sources and why green energy is increasing in demand

Griddle vs a Grill

Learn how to tell a griddle from a grill

HE Detergents

Learn about HE detergents, what it is and when to use it

HE High Efficiency

Definition of he; what high efficiency means in relation to a washer or laundry team; what an HE washer is, HE

HEPA®

The definition of HEPA filtration and common uses today to remove airborne particles from the air we breathe.

Humidifier - Definition of a Home Humidifier and What it Does

What a humidifier is, definition of humidifier, why a home humidifier is important, benefits of a humidifier, how a humidifier can improve the air, why buy a humidifier, humidifier buying tips

Humidifier - Evaporative

The benefits and process of an evaporative humidifier

Humidifier - Ultrasonic

What an ultrasonic humidifier is and how it works

Humidifier - Whole House Console

What a whole house console humidifier is

Humidifier - Whole House, Flow-Through ByPass

What a whole house flow-through humidifier is including benefits

Hygrometer

The definition of hygrometer and how it can help to monitor the air quality in your home.

Humidistat - What it is and What it Does in Humidifiers

Definition of a humidistat, how a humidistat helps to control moisture, what a humidifier humidistat does, definition of humidistat, humidifier buying tips

Hygrometer vs Humidistat

Learn the difference between a hygrometer and humidistat

Induction Cooking - Definition

Find out why so many cooks love induction cooking

Hygrostat - Definition and Use as a Humidifier Feature

Definition of hygrostat, what a hygrostat does, why a hygrostat is the best humidifier feature, humidifier hygrostat and what it does, how to buy a humidifier

Ionizer - Definition and Use in Air Cleaners

Definition of ionizer - enhanced air cleaner feature

Iron - Clothes Iron

Iron - What a clothing iron is and what it is used for.

Ironing Board

Ironing Board - Definition and best use of an ironing board

Kettle - Definition and Use

Kettle - Definition, types and use in terms of a kitchen kettle

Knife Bevel

Learn what a knife bevel is and its purpose

Jar Lifter

What a jar lifter is and why it's an important canning tool

Knife Steel

Definition of a knife steel and why it's an essential knife accessory

Manual Defrost Freezer - Definition

Manual Defrost Freezer - Definition; what a manual defrost freezer is and how it differs from a self-defrost model

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Material Safety Data Sheets - why they matter and what you need to know

Melamine (dinnerware)

What melamine dinnerware is, its risks and common uses

Microwave Oven - Definition and Use

Microwave Oven - definition and use

Mixer - Electric Hand Mixer

Definition of a hand mixer; electric hand mixer and common uses

Nano-Silver - Definition and Use

Definition of nano-silver technology and use in appliances.

Partoku™

Definition of a Partoku Knife

Percolator

What it is and why this old style of appliance is still popular today

Phantom Power

Phantom Power

Pink Ribbon - Definition of Term & What Pink Ribbon Products Are

Definition of a pink ribbon product and the benefits of buying a pink ribbon item.

Pizza Cutter or Wheel

Pizza Cutter or wheel is the best for slicing a pizza; definition of a pizza cutter

Plate Charger

Learn what a plate charger is and when it is appropriate to use one

Polarized Plug

What a polarized plug is and why appliances should have a cord with this kind of end.

Potable Water - Definition

Potable Water - definition of potable water and when water is deemed not to be potable or safe drinking water

Preserving

Learn about food preservation; preserving foods at home - what it means; about preserving food

Pressure Canner

What a pressure canner is and how it is used in home canning

Pressure Cooker

A pressure cooker is a convenient piece of cookware and cooking under pressure has great benefits. Learn what a pressure cooker is.

Regifting

Regifting - definition and common use

Renewable Energy

Definition of renewable energy; what renewable energy is

Reverse Osmosis - Definition and Use

Reverse Osmosis - definition and use

Rice Cooker

Definition and use of a rice cooker

Rotary Cutter

Rotary Cutter - definition and use

Santoku - Definition of Santoku

The definition of Santoku and what it means as a cutlery knife.

Self-Defrost Freezer - Definition

Self-defrost freezer - definition and explanation of how a self-defrost freezer operates

Shears vs Scissors

The difference between shears and scissors

Shears, Pinking

What pinking shears are and what they are used for

Shears, Utility

Definition of utility shears and what they are used for

Slow cooker

Slow cooker - definition and use of a slow cooker, Crock-Pot

Smart Meter - Definition and Use

What a smart meter is and why they are in use; understanding smart electricity meters

Smoothie

Smoothie - What's a Smoothie? Definition of a smoothie

Solar Energy

Definition of solar energy; solar energy as an alternative renewable energy source

Steam Cleaner

Definition and use of a household steam cleaner

Steam Mop

Definition and use of a steam mop

Tang - As in Knife Tang

The definition and purpose of a cutlery knife tang.

Time of Use Electricity Rates (TOU)

Time of use electricity rates are usually tied into smart meter programs. Learn about time of use (TOU) hydro rates; time of use electricity rates - what they are

Trivection Cooking - Definition

Learn how three methods of heating technology are used in some ovens

UL - Underwriters Laboratories

What the UL mark means and what Underwriters Laboratories does; learn about product safety and buying certified products and appliances

UV - Ultraviolet Light Technology

What UV is and why it's important in water filtration systems; definition of UV ultraviolet light when used in water filtration.

Warm Mist Humidifier

Warm Mist Humidifier - what it is; definition of a warm mist humidifier

Vacuum vs Carpet Cleaner

Differences and uses

Waffle Maker - Definition and Use

What a waffle maker is and what you can do with one

Washer - Steam Feature

What a washer steam feature is and how it works

Water Boiler and Dispenser - What it is and Common Uses

Water boiler and dispenser - definition and use

Water Cooler

Definition and use of a water cooler

Water Dispenser

Definition and use of a water dispenser

Water Distiller

Water Distiller - definition and common use of a water distiller; distilled water

Water Filtration

Water Filtration

Water Purifier - Definition and Use

Water purifier - definition and use

Waterbath Canner

Learn what a waterbath canner is and how it is used.

Wind Energy

Definition of wind energy and common application; about wind energy

Vacuum Powerhead or Nozzle

What a vacuum powerhead or nozzle is and how it is helpful for cleaning carpets

Zone Heaters - Definition and Uses of Zone Heaters

Zone heaters - What they are and when zone heaters are likely to be used.

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