Toaster
Toaster
A Toaster (/ˈtoʊstər/; from Middle English tost, "to roast") is a small electrical appliance designed to expose various types of sliced bread to radiant heat, browning the bread so it becomes toast.
Etymology
The word "toaster" comes from the Middle English word tost, which means "to roast". It was first used in the 14th century.
Function
A toaster uses electricity to heat elements that then radiate heat towards the bread. This process, known as Maillard reaction, causes the bread to brown and become "toast". The toaster can be adjusted to control the amount of browning.
Types of Toasters
There are several types of toasters:
- Pop-up toasters: These are the most common type of toaster, and are typically able to toast two slices of bread at a time.
- Conveyor toasters: These are typically used in catering environments to toast large quantities of bread quickly.
- Toaster ovens: These are small electric ovens with a front door, wire rack and removable baking pan.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Toaster
- Wikipedia's article - Toaster
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