Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

blanching

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.92 in modern English

Syllables: blanch-ing
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of blanch

noun

The act by which something is blanched.

Example Sentences

"Multiple blanchings soften the flesh of the chiles and subdue their heat a bit."

Inflected Forms

blanchings (plural)

Derived Forms

blanchingly nonblanching unblanching

Questions

What does blanching mean?: present participle and gerund of blanch

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