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Definition of deglaze

deglaze

/diːˈɡleɪz/
de · glaze
Adjective:deglazed
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Past Simple:deglazed
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Past Participle:deglazed
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Present Participle:deglazing
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deglaze Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To add liquid (such as wine, stock, or water) to a hot cooking pan in order to loosen and dissolve the browned, caramelized food particles stuck to the bottom for making a sauce or gravy.

Example

"After searing the chicken breasts, she poured white wine into the skillet to deglaze the pan and form the base of the sauce."

2

To remove a smooth, glossy coating, sheen, or glaze from a surface such as ceramic, leather, or an engine cylinder wall.

Example

"The mechanic used a specialized honing tool to deglaze the cylinder walls before installing the new piston rings."

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• Rhymes for deglaze

• Nearby Words

degeneration
degenerative
deglamorize
deglaze
degradable
degradation
degrade

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a calque of the French culinary term 'déglacer', from 'dé-' (meaning removal) and 'glacer' (meaning to glaze or freeze).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deglaze. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deglaze
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