caramelize

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car·a·mel·ize / ˈkarəməˌlīz; ˈkärmə-/ • v. [intr.] (of sugar or syrup) be converted into caramel. ∎  [tr.] [usu. as adj.] (caramelized) cook (food) with sugar so that it becomes coated with caramel.DERIVATIVES: car·a·mel·i·za·tion / ˌkarəmələˌzāshən/ n.

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