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baste
\ ˈbāst \basted; bastingDefinition of baste
transitive verb
: to moisten foods while it cooks especially meat at intervals with a liquid (such as melted butter, fat, or pan drippings) especially during the cooking process to prevent drying and add flavor
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clarify
clar·i·fy | \ ˈkler-ə-ˌfī , ˈkla-rə- \clarified; clarifyingDefinition of clarify
transitive verb
most often refers to butter, where the milk solids and water are rendered from the butterfat. This is done by gently melting the butter, allowing the two to separate and then skimming off the solids.
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melt
\ ˈmelt \melted; melting; meltsDefinition of melt
intransitive verb
is heating food such as butter, shortening or even chocolate slowly until it turns to liquid.





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