verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To remove glaze from. transitive
2. 2
   To detach small pieces of cooked food from a pan by adding liquid, so that they can be used in further cooking. transitive
3. 3
   dissolve cooking juices or solid food in (a pan) by adding liquid and stirring wordnet
4. 4
   To abrade the cylinders of an engine to ensure a tight seal. transitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

unglaze

Etymology

Etymology 1

From de- (“to remove from”) + glaze.

Etymology 2

From French déglacer (literally “de-ice”), influenced by glaze.

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