Deglaze

/diːˈɡleɪz/ verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
To remove glaze from. transitive
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
dissolve cooking juices or solid food in (a pan) by adding liquid and stirring wordnet
4
To abrade the cylinders of an engine to ensure a tight seal. transitive

Etymology 1

From de- (“to remove from”) + glaze.

Etymology 2

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