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deglaze

Syllabification: (de·glaze)
Pronunciation: /dēˈglāz/
Definition of deglaze

verb

[with object]
  • dilute meat sediments in (a pan) in order to make a gravy or sauce, typically using wine:deglaze the pan with the white wine

Origin:

late 19th century: from French déglacer

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