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freezer burn
noun
: light-colored spots developed in frozen foods as a result of surface evaporation and drying when inadequately wrapped or packaged
Examples of freezer burn in a Sentence
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Ice cream that has been left in the freezer for longer than two months may be inedible due to freezer burn.
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 13 July 2024
In the case of ice cream, refreezing partially melted ice cream fuels freezer burn and causes crystals to appear.
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024
When they are frozen, move the figs into airtight containers to prevent freezer burn.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
Seal tightly: For the freshest ice cream, without freezer burn or freezer odors, wrap tightly or store in a container with an airtight lid.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1926, in the meaning defined above
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“Freezer burn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freezer%20burn. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
freezer burn
noun
: a dried-out spot on food (as meat) that has been frozen that results from improper wrapping
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