caramelize
verb/ˈkærəməlaɪz/
Frequency rank: #19,856 most common English word
Meaning
to heat sugar or food containing sugar until it turns brown and develops a rich, sweet flavor.
Example sentence
If you cook the onions slowly over low heat, they will caramelize and turn sweet and golden brown.
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