deglaze

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verb (1)

de·​glaze (ˌ)dē-ˈglāz How to pronounce deglaze (audio)
deglazed; deglazing; deglazes

transitive verb

: to remove the glaze from
deglaze pottery

deglaze

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verb (2)

deglazed; deglazing; deglazes

transitive verb

: to dissolve the small particles of sautéed meat remaining in (a pan) by adding a liquid and heating

Examples of deglaze in a Sentence

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Verb
Save the liquor oysters are packed in, then use it to flavor soups and stews, to deglaze your pan, or to add to pan sauces. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024 If using, add bourbon, and stir to deglaze the pan. Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023 Alex Lau Return skillet to medium heat and pour in a deglazing liquid to dislodge any browned bits—a.k.a. flavor bombs—stuck to the bottom of the skillet. Claire Saffitz, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2023 Let that soften for a few seconds, and then deglaze the bottom of the pot with vegetable broth or water. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for deglaze 

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Word History

Etymology

Verb (2)

modification of French déglacer, literally, to melt the ice from, from dé- + glacer to freeze — more at glacé

First Known Use

Verb (1)

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deglaze was circa 1889

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Cite this Entry

“Deglaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deglaze. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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