deglaze
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[edit]Etymology 1
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[edit]deglaze (third-person singular simple present deglazes, present participle deglazing, simple past and past participle deglazed)
- (transitive) To remove glaze from.
- (transitive) To abrade the cylinders of an engine to ensure a tight seal.
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[edit]Etymology 2
[edit]From French déglacer (literally “de-ice”), influenced by glaze.
Verb
[edit]deglaze (third-person singular simple present deglazes, present participle deglazing, simple past and past participle deglazed)
- (transitive, cooking) To detach small pieces of cooked food from a pan by adding liquid, so that they can be used in further cooking.