Meaning of the word molasses in English

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molasses

US /məˈlæs.ɪz/

UK /məˈlæs.ɪz/

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:

treacle syrup

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(as) slow as molasses