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I heat large amounts of water in a pressure cooker, and after it stops boiling, I’ll then add sugar and it boils like CRAZY - what’s happening here? Shouldn’t the introduction of a cooler substance reduce the temp?

by /u/and-kelp in /r/askscience

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