browning

/ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
noun
  1. The process of food turning brown when cooked, especially by heat.
    • The browning of the bread gives it a nice crust.
    • You can see the browning of the onions as they caramelize.
    • The recipe calls for browning the meat before adding the broth.
  2. The process of something becoming brown in color, such as leaves or skin.
    • The browning of the leaves signals the start of autumn.
    • The browning of the apple slices is due to oxidation.
    • Too much sun can cause browning of the skin.
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