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preheat

Main Entry:: pre·heat
Pronunciation:: \(ˌ)prē-ˈhēt\
Function:: transitive verb
Date:: 1898

: to heat beforehand ; especially : to heat (an oven) to a designated temperature before using for cooking

— pre·heat·er noun

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