blancher

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who, or that which, blanches or whitens; especially, one who anneals and cleanses money, or a chemical preparation for this purpose.
  2. A machine for blanching or whitening.
  3. One who, or that which, frightens away or turns aside.

Pronunciation

/ˈblænt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈblɑːnt͡ʃɚ/

Word forms

blancher blanchers

Etymology

From blanch + -er.

Related words

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