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parchment paper

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noun

  1. a waterproof and grease-resistant paper produced by treating ordinary paper with concentrated sulfuric acid.


Etymology

Origin of parchment paper

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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She says she lets the peppers sit at room temperature on a piece of parchment paper, turning them occasionally over a period of weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2024

Line baking pan with parchment paper then fill with granola mix.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2024

Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray, or coat it lightly with oil, or line it with parchment paper.

From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2023

Claire Trageser: Linda pulls the folder out and the first thing she notices is the swirling cursive on parchment paper.

From Scientific American • Oct. 5, 2023

Constantine snatched the burning roll of parchment paper, quickly dipped it in the bucket of water.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

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