Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The act of rendering blanched or white; specifically, any process applied to silver or other metals to impart whiteness and luster.
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- verb Present participle of
blanch .
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Examples
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As far as I can tell, "adrenoceptor mediated blanching" is the kind of blanching we experience when we are stressed - in other words, they are tied into the fight-or-flight reflex, and are associated with the sympathetic nervous system, which is connected to the same response.
The Benefits of Tickling Heather McDougal 2009
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As far as I can tell, "adrenoceptor mediated blanching" is the kind of blanching we experience when we are stressed - in other words, they are tied into the fight-or-flight reflex, and are associated with the sympathetic nervous system, which is connected to the same response.
Archive 2009-04-01 Heather McDougal 2009
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Fans may not all agree with the highs the show has chosen, but the very fact that you can apply the word "highlight" to a reality show without blanching is a testament to Dance's better nature.
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Dunk them into the boiling water for about ten seconds this is called blanching, then immediately plunge them into the ice water bath to stop the cooking immediately.
The Skinnygirl Dish BETHENNY FRANKEL 2010
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Dunk them into the boiling water for about ten seconds this is called blanching, then immediately plunge them into the ice water bath to stop the cooking immediately.
The Skinnygirl Dish BETHENNY FRANKEL 2010
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This is called blanching Refreshing them under cold water stops the cooking and restores the green color.
THE TANTE MARIE’S COOKING SCHOOL COOKBOOK MARY RISLEY 2003
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Dropping green vegetables into boiling water is called blanching.
THE TANTE MARIE’S COOKING SCHOOL COOKBOOK MARY RISLEY 2003
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This is called blanching Refreshing them under cold water stops the cooking and restores the green color.
THE TANTE MARIE’S COOKING SCHOOL COOKBOOK MARY RISLEY 2003
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Dropping green vegetables into boiling water is called blanching.
THE TANTE MARIE’S COOKING SCHOOL COOKBOOK MARY RISLEY 2003
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This is called blanching Refreshing them under cold water stops the cooking and restores the green color.
THE TANTE MARIE’S COOKING SCHOOL COOKBOOK MARY RISLEY 2003
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