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parchment paper

American  

noun

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


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Origin of parchment paper

First recorded in 1855–60

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Place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, making sure they are evenly spaced.

From Salon Jun. 20, 2026

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

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

From Seattle Times Feb. 13, 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

Twice a month, Constantine wrote me back on parchment paper that folded into an envelope.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

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