blanch

US /blæntʃ/
UK /blæntʃ/
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1.

to make white or pale by extracting color

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The shock of the news made her face blanch.
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The strong sun can blanch fabrics over time.
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2.

to scald (vegetables or nuts) in boiling water or steam in order to remove the skin or to prepare for freezing or further cooking

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You need to blanch the almonds before peeling them.
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Blanch the broccoli for a few minutes to retain its color.