deglaze

  1. Verb.  (transitive) To remove glaze from.
  2. Verb.  (transitive) To abrade the cylinders of an engine to ensure a tight seal.
  3. Verb.  (transitive) (cooking) To detach small pieces of cooked food from a pan by adding liquid, so that they can be used in further cooking.

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