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browning reaction

American  
[brou-ning ree-ak-shuhn] / ˈbraʊ nɪŋ riˌæk ʃən /

noun

  1. Cooking, Chemistry. Maillard reaction.

Etymology

Origin of browning reaction

Frist recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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The "browning" reaction that occurs when sugar and protein interact with heat, beloved among chefs, is called the Maillard reaction.

From Science Daily • Oct. 16, 2023

This is the browning reaction known as Maillard.

From Washington Post • Dec. 19, 2022

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