blanch
blanch
blænʧ
blānch
/blˈɑːnt‍ʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "blanch"in English

to blanch
01

to turn pale, especially in response to fear, shock, or surprise

Intransitive
to blanch definition and meaning
Examples
While waiting for the results, she was visibly blanching.
02

to briefly immerse food in boiling water, often followed by rapid cooling, to preserve color, remove skin, or prepare for freezing

Transitive: to blanch food
to blanch definition and meaning
Examples
Before freezing the vegetables, she decided to blanch them to preserve their vibrant color and nutrients.
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