A heat diffuser, flame tamer, or simmering plate (UK) is a cooking utensil that is placed on top of a burner on a cooktop to separate the cooking pot or pan from the direct source of heat, making the heat more gentle and even.[1]

A heat diffuser on the stove

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  1. ^ CooksInfo. "Heat Diffuser". CooksInfo. Retrieved 2023-12-28.