Caramelisation

/ˌkærəməlɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

The British spelling of the chemical process where sugar is heated until it browns and develops a deep, complex flavor.

From caramel + -isation (British suffix for nouns describing processes), derived from French caramel. The word reflects the standardization of terminology for this cooking technique.

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