Third-person singular present of deglaze; removes or dissolves a glaze from a surface, especially in cooking.
From deglaze (de- plus glaze) plus -s for third-person singular.
When a chef deglazes a pan with wine, the liquid's acid dissolves caramelized proteins and fats, creating a rich sauce—it's simple chemistry that transforms cooking scraps into liquid gold.
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