browning Definition
- 1the process of food turning brown as a result of cooking
- 2the natural discoloration of plant tissues or surfaces due to aging or disease
- 3the browning of firearms, caused by exposure to air and moisture
Using browning: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "browning" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The browning of the meat gives it a nice flavor.
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The browning of the leaves indicated that the plant was dying.
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The browning of the gun's metal parts made it look antique.
browning Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for browning
Summary: browning in Brief
The term 'browning' [ˈbraʊnɪŋ] refers to the process of food turning brown as a result of cooking, the natural discoloration of plant tissues or surfaces due to aging or disease, and the browning of firearms, caused by exposure to air and moisture. It is often used in cooking to describe the caramelization of sugars in food, and in botany to describe the discoloration of plant tissues. The browning of firearms is a process that can occur over time with exposure to air and moisture.
