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Topic: Food

defrost

IPA: /dɪˈfrɔst/

KK: /dɪˈfrɔst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become free of ice or frost, or to thaw out.

Example: The meat will defrost if you leave it out at room temperature.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something that is frozen become warmer so that it melts or thaws.

Example: I need to defrost the chicken before cooking it.

deglaze

IPA: /dɪˈɡleɪz/

KK: /dɪˈɡleɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To dissolve the leftover bits of food in a pan by adding a liquid and heating it.

Example: After cooking the meat, I deglazed the pan with some wine to make a sauce.

degrease

IPA: /dɪˈɡriːs/

KK: /dɪˈɡris/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove grease or oil from a surface or object.

Example: You need to degrease the pan before cooking.

degust

IPA: //dɪˈɡʌst//

KK: /dɪˈgʌst/

transitive verb

Definition: To taste something carefully and enjoy its flavor.

Example: The chef asked us to degust the new dish he had prepared.

degustation

IPA: /dɪˌɡʌsˈteɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌɡʌsˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of tasting food or drink, often in small amounts, to appreciate its flavors and qualities.

Example: The chef organized a degustation to showcase the unique flavors of each dish.

dehydrated

IPA: /ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪtɪd/

KK: /diˈhaɪdreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having lost a lot of water, often leading to dryness or a lack of moisture.

Example: After hiking in the sun all day, I felt dehydrated and needed to drink water.

verb

Definition: To remove the water from something, often to preserve it or make it lighter.

Example: The fruits were dehydrated to make them last longer.

dehydrator

IPA: //diˈhaɪdreɪtə//

KK: /diˈhaɪdreɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device or machine that removes moisture from food or other materials to preserve them.

Example: We used a dehydrator to make dried fruit snacks for the trip.

dekaliter

IPA: //ˈdɛkəˌliːtə//

KK: /dɛkəˌlitər/

noun

Definition: A unit of volume equal to ten liters, commonly used in measuring liquids.

Example: The recipe calls for a dekaliter of water to make the soup.

delectability

IPA: /dɪˈlɛktəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /dɪˈlɛktəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very tasty or enjoyable, especially in food.

Example: The delectability of the dessert made it the highlight of the meal.

delectable

IPA: /dɪˈlɛktəbl/

KK: /dɪˈlɛktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very tasty and enjoyable to eat.

Example: The chocolate cake was absolutely delectable, and everyone wanted a second slice.

noun

Definition: A delightful or delicious food item that is enjoyable to eat.

Example: The chef prepared a variety of delectables for the guests at the banquet.

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