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to caramelize
01
to heat sugar or other foods until it becomes a golden brown color and develops a rich flavor and aroma
Transitive: to caramelize sugar or food
Examples
The chef decided to caramelize the onions for a sweet and savory flavor in the dish.
02
to cook food containing natural sugars until it turns brown and develops a rich, nutty flavor
Intransitive
Examples
The sugar in the sauce started to caramelize, turning it into a glossy, golden brown.
Lexical Tree
caramelize
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