Demargarinate

/diːˈmɑːɡərɪneɪt/ verb

Definition

To remove margarine or margarine coating from something, typically in food processing or cooking.

Etymology

From de- (removal) + margarine + -ate (verb suffix). Margarine itself comes from French 'margarine,' from Greek 'margaros' (pearl), named for its lustrous appearance.

Kelly Says

Industrial food scientists demargarinate baked goods when creating 'healthier' versions—removing that glossy coating also removes shelf life, which is why margarine was added in the first place.

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