word
French
déglacé
day-GLAHS
deɪˈɡlɑːsListen
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Syllable breakdown
déglacé
Sounds like
Say 'dee-GLAYZ' (English) or 'day-GLAHS' (French).
Dictionary meaning
To add liquid to a hot pan to loosen browned food particles from the bottom.
Examples
- Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up all the caramelised bits — that's where the flavour is.
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