calandria en · NOUN · etymology 1
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish calandria (“machine with cylinders”). First attested in 1886 in the sugar industry.
Meanings
- A form of heat exchanger in which steam is forced past tubes which contain water to be boiled.
- A thermosyphon reboiler.
- A heating element within a brew kettle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| calandrias | Number=Plur | lexicographic |