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maderization

Pronunciation: /ˌmadərʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/

(also maderisation)
Definition of maderization

noun

[mass noun]
  • a form of oxidation which gives white wine a brownish colour and caramelized flavour like that of Madeira.

Derivatives

maderized

adjective

Origin:

1950s: from French madérisation, from madériser, from Madère 'Madeira'

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Definition of maderization in the US English dictionary

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