deglaze

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To remove glaze from.
  2. To abrade the cylinders of an engine to ensure a tight seal.
verb
  1. To detach small pieces of cooked food from a pan by adding liquid, so that they can be used in further cooking.

Pronunciation

/diːˈɡleɪz/

Word forms

deglaze deglazes deglazing deglazed

Etymology

From de- (“to remove from”) + glaze.

Derived words

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