Reboiling: meaning, definitions and examples
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reboiling
[ ˌriːˈbɔɪlɪŋ ]
cooking process
Reboiling refers to the action of boiling a liquid again after it has already been boiled once. This process is often done to enhance flavors, ensure food safety, or achieve a desired consistency. The term can also apply to beverages, such as tea or coffee, where reheating can affect taste.
Synonyms
re-cook, reheat.
Examples of usage
- After the soup cooled down, she decided to reboil it for a richer flavor.
- He preferred to reboil his tea to bring out the stronger aroma.
- Make sure to reboil the water for the pasta to ensure it cooks properly.
Translations
Translations of the word "reboiling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 recozimento
🇮🇳 फिर से उबालना
🇩🇪 erneutes Kochen
🇮🇩 rebus kembali
🇺🇦 повторне кип'ятіння
🇵🇱 ponowne gotowanie
🇯🇵 再沸騰
🇫🇷 réébullition
🇪🇸 reboil
🇹🇷 yeniden kaynatma
🇰🇷 재가열
🇸🇦 إعادة الغليان
🇨🇿 opětovné vaření
🇸🇰 opätovné varenie
🇨🇳 再次煮沸
🇸🇮 ponovno vrenje
🇮🇸 endurtaka suðu
🇰🇿 қайта қайнату
🇬🇪 მეორე ადუღება
🇦🇿 yenidən qaynatma
🇲🇽 reboil
Etymology
The word 'reboil' is a compound verb formed from the prefix 're-', which denotes repetition, and the verb 'boil', which originates from the Latin word 'bullire' meaning 'to bubble or seethe.' The usage of 'reboil' started to become more common in the culinary context to describe the practice of boiling something a second time, often for the purpose of ensuring thorough cooking or enhancing flavors. Initially, 'boil' as it was used in Middle English, was influenced by the Old French term 'boillir', which also referred to the act of heating a liquid to its boiling point. Over time, the prefix 're-' was added to emphasize the action of boiling again, reflecting a practical concern in cooking, particularly when food safety and enhancement of taste are priorities. The evolution from general boiling to reboiling illustrates the dynamism of the English language as it adapts to the needs of speakers.