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Record 1 2005-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Restaurant Equipment
  • Small Household Appliances
  • Beverages
DEF

A visible, external pipe found on most espresso machines that is used to froth and steam milk, to provide hot water (on some machines), and heat espresso cups.

CONT

The steam wand ejects steam in order to froth the milk.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement (Restaurants)
  • Petits appareils ménagers
  • Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
OBS

Il permet de faire mousser le lait et de réchauffer des liquides et, dans la plupart des cas, il fournit de l'eau chaude.

Spanish

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