Meaning of the word deglaze in English

What does deglaze mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

deglaze

US /ˌdiːˈɡleɪz/
UK /ˌdiːˈɡleɪz/
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Verb

to remove and dissolve the browned food residues from the bottom of a pan after cooking meat or vegetables, typically by adding liquid and heating

Example:
After searing the steak, I used red wine to deglaze the pan.
You can deglaze the pan with broth or water if you don't want to use wine.