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   Blanch

   /blan(t)SH/

   

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   • 1. make white or pale by extracting color: "the cold light blanched her face" Similar make/turn palewhitenmake/turn pallidlightengraywash outfadeblenchetiolatedecolorizebleachperoxidepalego/grow/turn/become palego/grow/turn/become whitewhitengo/grow/turn/become pallidlose its colorlightenbleachfadeblenchOpposite colordarkenreddencolordarkenblush
   • ▪ whiten (a plant) by depriving it of light: "blanch endive by covering plants with large flowerpots"
   • 2. flinch or grow pale from shock, fear, or a similar emotion: "many people blanch at the suggestion"
   • 3. briefly immerse (an item of food) in boiling water, especially as a technique for removing the skin from nuts or fruit or for preparing vegetables for further cooking: "blanch the almonds and grind them to a paste, adding a little water"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French blanchir, from blanc ‘white’, ultimately of Germanic origin.

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   2 days ago · blench. /blɛntʃ/. IPA guide. Other forms: blenched; blenching; blenches. Definitions of blench. verb. turn pale, as if in fear. synonyms: blanch, pale. see more.

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   What is blanching and how do you do it?

   • Blanching is a quick way to cook them while preserving that peak crunch and taste. It involves partially cooking something by plunging it into boiling water for a short time, then “shocking” it in ice water to stop the cooking. To get started, check out Kathy’s step-by-step guide to blanching, and read on for more tips.

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   What is a blanching rash?

   • A blanching rash is a rash that turns the color of your skin when you press it. This is opposed to a non-blanching rash or one that stays red or colored even when you apply pressure. In general, a blanching rash is more common and less serious than a non-blanching rash. Meningitis rashes and sepsis rashes are examples of non-blanching rashes.

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   What does blanching a plant mean?

   • 1. blanching or paleness of a plant grown in the dark due to lack of chlorophyll. 2. the process by which the skin becomes pale when deprived of sunlight. Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved. 1.

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   Jun 24, 2024 · A blanching rash is a rash that turns white or the color of your skin when you apply pressure to it. A blanching rash is usually not serious, especially when compared to a non-blanching rash, which remains discolored when you apply pressure.

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   5 days ago · When you have carte blanche, pronounced "cart blahnch," you're free to do whatever you want. It was originally adopted by English speakers to mean "blank paper," and grew to have its current meaning in the late 1700s.

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   Jun 9, 2024 · Blanching creamed corn is a culinary technique that involves briefly boiling the corn kernels in water and then rapidly cooling them to preserve their vibrant color, crisp texture, and delicate flavor.

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   Jun 24, 2024 · The meaning of NUIT BLANCHE is white night : a sleepless night.

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   Jun 25, 2024 · What is the meaning of the name Blanche? The name Blanche is primarily a female name of French origin that means White. Blanche Dubois, character in the play and movie "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tenessee Williams.

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   Jun 25, 2024 · Blanching means boiling vegetables for a short time and then submerging them in ice water immediately. You can go the traditional route and prepare an ice bath or you can take a...