Deglazed

/diːˈɡleɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Having had the glaze removed; no longer shiny or smooth-coated.

Etymology

From de- (prefix meaning removal) plus glaze (from Middle English glas, related to glass) plus -ed suffix.

Kelly Says

In cooking, you 'deglaze' a pan by adding liquid to lift the flavorful browned bits—despite the name, you're actually restoring lost flavors by dissolving the glaze rather than removing it.

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