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Meaning of the word molasses in English

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molasses

US /məˈlæs.ɪz/
UK /məˈlæs.ɪz/
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Noun

1.

a thick, dark brown syrup obtained from raw sugar during the refining process

Example:
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She used molasses to sweeten the gingerbread.
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The recipe calls for a quarter cup of blackstrap molasses.
Synonym:
treaclesyrup
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