IH

あいえいち
noun
induction heating, IH (cooktop)
technicaltoolcooking
1. induction heating, IH cooktop
A cooking method using electromagnetic induction to heat cookware directly, commonly used in modern Japanese kitchens.
I buy an IH-compatible pot.
The new kitchen has an IH cooktop.
IH is safer and easier to clean than gas.

IH stands for 'Induction Heating.' It refers to cooktops that use electromagnetic induction rather than gas or electric coils.

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Note on cookware

Not all cookware works with IH. IH-compatible pots and pans must be made of magnetic materials like iron or certain stainless steels.