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.

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Etymology

Origin of unmold

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

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Example Sentences

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unmold

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

Drain the tofu of any excess water in the package, then gently unmold onto a plate and cut into 16 to 20 slabs.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 13, 2023

Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool in the tart pan for at least 30 minutes, then unmold and serve warm, or let cool completely, refrigerate, and serve cold.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 19, 2021

Let the molds stand a minute in the water, then invert on a cloth to let the moisture drain off, and unmold them on the dish on which they are to be served.

From The Century Cook Book by Mary Ronald

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