Meaning of the word "soy sauce" in English

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soy sauce

US /ˈsɔɪ ˌsɔːs/
UK /ˈsɔɪ ˌsɔːs/
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Noun

1.

a salty, fermented sauce made from soybeans, roasted grains, brine, and Aspergillus oryzae or Aspergillus sojae molds, used as a condiment and ingredient in cooking

Example:
Add a splash of soy sauce to the stir-fry for extra flavor.
Many Asian dishes use soy sauce as a primary seasoning.
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