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cold start

noun

  1. computing the reloading of a program or operating system

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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All else being equal, La Niña generally increases the risk of a cold start to winter in the UK, but also brings a higher chance of a mild end, the Met Office says.

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After a cold start for some, afternoon highs should reach 7-11C - a little above the December average.

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While I wouldn’t risk a cold start with time-consuming laminated dough, in general I found that breaking the “thou shalt preheat” commandment worthwhile.

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The cold start increased the baking time by two minutes for the toasted cheese color I like, but the crust had a lighter crispness that I enjoyed.

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Because my GE model takes nine minutes to get to 350°F, a cold start actually reduced oven use for cookies by five minutes.

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