caramelization
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4.7
- noun
- /ˌkærəˌmɛlɪˈzeɪʃən/
- Specialized
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caramelización
- Add the Brussels with salt and pepper and a little sugar for caramelization.
- get a good caramelization
- nice caramelization
- little caramelization
Examples
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The caramelization concentrates the sugars, bringing out broccoli's hidden sweetness.
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The high sugar content means lots of yummy caramelization, and that makes it a wonderful thing to baste roasted meats with.
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Add the Brussels with salt and pepper and a little sugar for caramelization.
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Secrets to good soup are slow caramelization of onions, which brings out their natural sweetness and a good ...
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Be careful with adding maple syrup or anything with sugar, as it speeds up the caramelization process.
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The scallops were seared to perfection with just the right caramelization, and so fresh and sweet you would have thought the boat was out back!
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Cook 3 to 5 minutes without stirring, or until the sugar turns amber, swirling the skillet occasionally to ensure even caramelization.
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The oil will keep the chicken juicy on the inside, and it will promote that gorgeous caramelization.
Synonyms
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3.3
Cooking food until it turns brown and gets a crisp surface
How Brown
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3.3
- Specialized
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4.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
caramelization = caramelize (transparent) = caramel + ize + ation
Formed by adding the productive noun-forming suffix '-ation' to 'caramelize'; the process meaning is directly inferable.
Etymology
Caramelization comes from caramel, the sweet brown syrup made when sugar is cooked. Long ago caramel was linked to words that mean 'cane' and 'honey', so you can think of it as 'cane honey' that turns into a brown syrup. That's why caramelization means heating sugar until it turns brown and develops a rich taste.