ovenproof
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3.2
Safe to put in an oven without being damaged by heat
- adjective
- /ˈʌvənˌpruf/
:
resistente al horno
- Note: To roast the millet, oats, and cornmeal, put a small amount of oil in a heavy ovenproof skillet.
- ovenproof skillet
- ovenproof dish
- ovenproof pan
Examples
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Bring 3 cups of milk and 3 cups of water to a boil in an ovenproof pan.
Academic text (1993) -
Place all the pumpkins in an ovenproof dish.
Blog text (8) -
Place in an ovenproof dish and heat for 15 minutes at 325 degrees.
Blog text (2) -
Salt and pepper were added, mixing well and turned into an ovenproof casserole.
Blog text (23) -
Pour the pasta mixture into an ovenproof dish and bake for about 30 minutes.
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Drain the potatoes and place them in an ovenproof baking dish or pan.
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Place the squash cut side up in an ovenproof glass baking dish and add 1/4 inch of water.
Synonyms
heatproof
vsovenproof
1
3.5
Does not get damaged by very high heat
is designed for safe use in an oven despite high heat
How Heat-Resistant
Surface Forms
ovenproof positive
Morphology
Etymology
Ovenproof joins oven and proof; here proof means 'resistant to', just like in waterproof or fireproof. So ovenproof describes something that can safely go in an oven without being damaged.