We noticed that the stove (which his wife had set on medium heat) was about 400F at the edge of the flame and about 600F at the center of the burner. skibm80 is right that boiling water won't get above 212F, but the stove itself could get quite a bit hotter. I wouldn't put glass directly on the stove.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: OPEC is the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. It is an oil cartel whose mission is to coordinate the policies of the oil-producing countries. The goal is to secure a steady income to the member states and to secure supply of oil to the consumers.
Additionally, OPEC has held seminars on the environment and joint meetings between OPEC member countries and Independent Petroleum Exporting Countries (IPEC) to discuss environmental issues related to the oil producing industry. In 1968, the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) was formed.dditionally, OPEC has held seminars on the environment and joint meetings between OPEC member countries and Independent Petroleum Exporting Countries (IPEC) to discuss environmental issues related to the oil producing industry. In 1968, the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) was formed.