deglaze

English

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /diːˈɡleɪz/

Etymology 1

From de- (to remove from) +‎ glaze.

Verb

deglaze (third-person singular simple present deglazes, present participle deglazing, simple past and past participle deglazed)

  1. (transitive) To remove glaze from.
  2. (transitive) To abrade the cylinders of an engine to ensure a tight seal.
Derived terms

Etymology 2

From French déglacer (literally de-ice), influenced by glaze.

Verb

deglaze (third-person singular simple present deglazes, present participle deglazing, simple past and past participle deglazed)

  1. (transitive, cooking) To detach small pieces of cooked food from a pan by adding liquid, so that they can be used in further cooking.
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