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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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Lightly grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.

From Salon • Oct. 29, 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

They blended natural gum with crushed seashells and sand and applied this paste to parchment paper.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2023

Let the shallots cool, then wrap tightly in a small piece of parchment paper or wax paper.

From Washington Times • May 24, 2023

Cut with cookie cutters and transfer to a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry