deglaze.
To remove glaze from.
Meaning & usage
To remove glaze from.
To abrade the cylinders of an engine to ensure a tight seal.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- English glaze English deglaze From de- (“to remove from”) + glaze.
To detach small pieces of cooked food from a pan by adding liquid, so that they can be used in further cooking.
Where this word comes from
From French déglacer (literally “de-ice”), influenced by glaze.
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