freezer burn
noun
: light-colored spots developed in frozen foods as a result of surface evaporation and drying when inadequately wrapped or packaged
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The additional layer of wrapping helps prevent freezer burn.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
Wrap the cake in a layer of plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
These same items can last for months in the freezer if stored properly, preventing freezer burn or loss of quality.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Just be sure to rotate the items in your freezer occasionally to avoid freezer burn.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
Wrap the cake in a layer of plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
These same items can last for months in the freezer if stored properly, preventing freezer burn or loss of quality.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Just be sure to rotate the items in your freezer occasionally to avoid freezer burn.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for freezer burn
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“Freezer burn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freezer%20burn. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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