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unmold

American  
[uhn-mohld] / ʌnˈmoʊld /
especially British, unmould

verb (used with object)

  1. to take out of a mold.

    to unmold a gelatin dessert.

  2. to destroy the mold or shape of.


Etymology

Origin of unmold

First recorded in 1605–15; un- 2 + mold 1


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Remove, run a knife around the outside and unmold into individual dessert plates.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 2, 2023

Remove the cake and center insert from the pan, then run the knife around the center tube and along the bottom to unmold the cake.

From Washington Times ● May 16, 2023

When ready to serve, run only the cup under warm running water and, holding the stick, pull the pop gently to unmold.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 25, 2022

The same is true of using the mousse in a cake: The mousse must set before you can unmold and finish the cake.

From Salon ● Jan. 13, 2022

Set in cold place to stiffen; when firm, unmold.

From Dietetics for Nurses by Fairfax T. Proudfit

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