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deglaze

verb de·glaze \ (ˌ)dē-ˈglāz \

Definition of deglaze

transitive verb
: to remove the glaze from
  • deglaze pottery

First Known Use of deglaze

circa 1889

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deglaze

verb

Definition of deglaze

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

Origin and Etymology of deglaze

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

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