pressurecooker

pressurecooker
pressure cooker n.
1. An airtight metal pot that uses steam under pressure at high temperature to cook food quickly.
2. Informal. A situation or an atmosphere of difficulty, stress, or anxiety: “placing children into social, educational pressure cookers” (Fred M. Hechinger).

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