nixtamalization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A process for the preparation of maize (corn) in which the grain is soaked and cooked in an alkaline solution, usually limewater, and hulled.

Word forms

nixtamalization

Etymology

From nixtamal + -ization.

Related words

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