carmelize

present singular third person carmelizes · participle present carmelizing · participle past carmelized · past carmelized

1. USalternativenonstandardAlternative form of caramelize.

   Carmelize onions; in a large nonstick saute pan, heat oil and add onions.

   2002, Joy Bauer, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Total Nutrition, page 156

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   The flour will carmelize in this way just as the sugar carmelizes: that is, a change will take place.

   1899, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the New York State Agricultural Society, page 655

   Your choice of bulgogi steak, tangy chicken or carmelized tofu with one of two slaws in a corn tortilla and topped with siracha sauce, lime crema, cilantro and sesame seeds.

   2010 August 9, Justine Rude, The Washington Post