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braise

/bɹeɪz/

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noun

A dish (usually meat) prepared by braising.

Examples :

"Pot roast is typically a braise, as is osso buco."

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noun

A sauce used for braising.

Examples :

"Braised cabbage is cooked in a braise of sliced bacon, one or two thickly sliced onions, one or two sliced carrots, parsley, thyme, a bay leaf, and stock to nearly cover."

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verb

To cook in a small amount of liquid, in a covered pan, somewhere between steaming and boiling.

Examples :

"My mom likes to braise the short ribs in red wine until they are tender and fall off the bone. "

food action utensil

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noun

A kind of small charcoal used for roasting ore.

Examples :

"The blacksmith used a special braise to heat the metal in the forge. "

fuel material substance

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verb

To join two metal pieces, without melting them, using heat and diffusion of a jointing alloy of capillary thickness.

Examples :

"The blacksmith braised the two pieces of metal together to create a strong, sturdy hinge. "

material technical industry

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verb

To burn or temper in fire.

Examples :

"The blacksmith needed to braise the metal to make it strong enough for the sword. "

food utensil process

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noun

Pagellus bogaraveo, syn. Pagellus centrodontus (sea bream)

Examples :

"The menu featured braise alongside other local fish, describing it as a type of sea bream. "