blanch
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blanched;
blanching
blanches;
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blanching
Britannica Dictionary definition of BLANCH
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[+ object]
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to put (food items) in boiling water or steam for a short time
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Blanch the potatoes before slicing them.
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a cup of blanched almonds
2
[no object]
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to suddenly have less color in your face because you are afraid, embarrassed, etc.
— often used figuratively
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She blanched and remained silent when the store owner accused her of taking the money.
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Military leaders blanched at the thought of being asked to accept further funding cuts. [=they reacted in a way that showed they did not want to accept further cuts]
