Definitions
- Referring to the process of removing fat from meat or broth. - Describing the act of separating fat from a liquid by cooling or refrigerating it. - Talking about the removal of excess oil or grease from a dish.
- Describing the act of removing cream or fat from the surface of milk. - Referring to the process of removing impurities or solids from a liquid. - Talking about the act of quickly reading or looking over something to get the main idea.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve removing unwanted substances from a liquid.
- 2Both are used in cooking or food preparation.
- 3Both result in a healthier or cleaner final product.
What is the difference?
- 1Substance: Defat refers specifically to removing fat, while skim can refer to removing cream, impurities, or solids.
- 2Method: Defat involves cooling or refrigerating the liquid to separate the fat, while skim involves physically removing the substance from the surface.
- 3Purpose: Defat is primarily used to reduce the fat content of a dish, while skim can be used to improve texture or flavor.
- 4Application: Defat is commonly used in soups, stews, and broths, while skim is used in dairy products like milk and cream.
- 5Connotation: Defat is associated with making a dish healthier, while skim can be associated with improving taste or texture.
Remember this!
Defat and skim are both methods of removing unwanted substances from a liquid, but they differ in their specific application and method. Defat is used to remove fat from meat or broth, while skim is used to remove cream or impurities from milk or other liquids. Defat involves cooling or refrigerating the liquid to separate the fat, while skim involves physically removing the substance from the surface.
