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Term: Blanch

Meaning (verb): To make something pale or white by removing its color; to bleach.

Example sentence: She blanched the shirt to remove the stubborn stain.

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Meaning (verb): To immerse food briefly in boiling water or steam, usually to remove the skin or prepare for preservation or further cooking.

Example sentence: The chef blanched the tomatoes before peeling them for the sauce.

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Meaning (verb): To become pale or white due to fear or shock.

Example sentence: His face blanched when he saw the car crash in front of him.

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Meaning (adjective): Describing vegetables that have been briefly boiled or steamed, usually to partially cook them.

Example sentence: The blanched asparagus is ready to be sautéed with garlic and butter.

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Meaning (noun): A monetary penalty paid to free a ship or cargo from seizure.

Example sentence: The captain had to pay a hefty blanch to release his ship from impoundment.

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