Meaning & use
Browned
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Cooked until the surface turns golden or brown, typically to develop flavor; also used of skin darkening in the sun.
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Brown the onions in butter before adding the broth.
His arms had browned after a week at the beach.
A note on using this word
In cooking, browning food triggers the Maillard reaction, a chemical process between amino acids and sugars that creates rich, savory flavors and aromas.
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