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car·a·mel·ize
 caramelize
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- pronunciation:
- kaer
m
laIz
[or]
kar
m
laIz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
caramelizes, caramelizing, caramelized |
| definition 1: |
to turn (sugar) into caramel by heating.
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| definition 2: |
to cook (food containing natural sugar) to the point wherein liquids and natural sugar are released and create a sweet and nutty-tasting brown syrup.
The chef caramelized the onions. |
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| derivation: |
caramelization (n.) |
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