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Strainer

usgb/ˈstreɪnər/Volume
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Kitchen Essential

Strainers are commonly used in cooking and food preparation to separate liquids from solids.

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When making broth, a strainer is essential to remove the bones and herbs.
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Variety in Size

Strainers come in different sizes, with smaller ones used for tea and larger ones for pasta.

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For straining loose-leaf tea, she picked a small strainer.
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Material Matters

Strainers can be made of metal, plastic, or cloth, each suitable for different tasks.

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A metal strainer is durable for straining hot soup.
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