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blanched

[blancht] / blæntʃt /
ADJECTIVE
whitened
Synonyms
STRONG
paled
WEAK
Antonyms


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The strips were then blanched, salted, and fried in soybean oil that had been heated to 180 degrees Celsius.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

But dishes evolve, and for years, the salad has been served with boiled potatoes and blanched beans.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

When the mural was installed in April, fair officials blanched.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2023

The best bet for an approach like this is to blend an herb — or multiple herbs — after having blanched them for 10 to 15 seconds.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2023

The nail of his right thumb is missing and the stump that remains is blanched and corrugated.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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