word
deglaze
dee-GLAYZ
diːˈɡleɪzListen
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Syllable breakdown
deglaze
Dictionary meaning
To loosen browned bits from a pan with liquid to form a sauce.
History and origin
French culinary usage.
Examples
- She used white wine to deglaze the skillet after searing the mushrooms.
Common mispronunciations
DEG-layz
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