English Explanatory Dictionary

caramelize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To convert (sugar) into caramel.
  2. To brown (sugar, or a foodstuff containing sugar) by means of heat.
  3. To undergo this kind of conversion or browning.

Pronunciation

/ˈkaɹ(ə)məlʌɪz/ /ˈkɑɹ(ə)məlʌɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-caramelize.wav

Word forms

caramelize caramelizes caramelizing caramelized caramelise carmelize

Etymology

From caramel + -ize.

Derived words

caramelization caramelizer uncaramelized
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