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reduce
re·duce | \ ri-ˈdüs , -ˈdyüs \reduced; reducingDefinition of reduce
verbto cook with low heat until water evaporates and liquid thickens to get a concentrated flavor. Commonly done with stews or sauces.
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View Related Recipes & Articlessan·i·tize | \ ˈsa-nə-ˌtīz \sanitized; sanitizing
Definition of sanitize
1: to reduce or eliminate pathogenic agents (such as bacteria) on the surfaces of (something) : to make (something) sanitary (as by cleaning or disinfecting)





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