Preheating

(n) //ˌpriːˈhiːtɪŋ//

Meaning

The action of heating an oven or other appliance to a specific temperature before putting food in

Pronunciation

UK /ˌpriːˈhiːtɪŋ/

US /ˌpriːˈhiːtɪŋ/

Example Sentences

Impatience with preheating comes a close second, since food dropped into a lukewarm pan absorbs the oil rather than browning in it.

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