Preheated: meaning, definitions and examples
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preheated
[ priːˈhiːtɪd ]
cooking temperature
Preheated refers to the process of warming an oven or other cooking device to a specified temperature before adding food to it. This step is often crucial in baking, as it ensures even cooking and proper rising of baked goods. Preheating is generally done to enhance the cooking efficiency and to achieve the intended texture and flavor of the dish being prepared. Many recipes will specify this step to guarantee optimal results.
Synonyms
heated, warmed-up.
Examples of usage
- Make sure to preheat the oven to 350°F before baking the cake.
- The instructions say to preheat the grill for at least ten minutes.
- I always preheat my air fryer before adding the fries.
- For best results, preheat your oven before cooking the pizza.
Translations
Translations of the word "preheated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pré-aquecido
🇮🇳 पूर्व-गर्म
🇩🇪 vorgeheizt
🇮🇩 dipanaskan sebelumnya
🇺🇦 попередньо нагрітий
🇵🇱 wstępnie podgrzany
🇯🇵 予熱された
🇫🇷 préchauffé
🇪🇸 precalentado
🇹🇷 önceden ısıtılmış
🇰🇷 미리 예열된
🇸🇦 مُسَخَّن مسبقًا
🇨🇿 předhřátý
🇸🇰 predhriaty
🇨🇳 预热的
🇸🇮 predgreti
🇮🇸 forsýndur
🇰🇿 алдын ала қыздырылған
🇬🇪 წინა გათბობის
🇦🇿 öncədən qızdırılmış
🇲🇽 precalentado
Etymology
The term 'preheated' combines the prefix 'pre-', meaning 'before', with the past participle of the verb 'heat'. The use of 'heat' dates back to Old English 'hǣtan', which refers to the act of making something hot. The concept of preheating is particularly associated with cooking, where it became more pronounced with the advent of modern baking and cooking techniques in the 19th century. As ovens and stoves evolved into more efficient appliances, the importance of preheating to achieve desired cooking results gained recognition. Thus, the word 'preheated' became commonplace in culinary contexts, emphasizing the necessity of temperature regulation in food preparation.