simmering
/ˈsɪmərɪŋ/
noun
- The process or state of cooking gently in liquid just below boiling.
- A slow simmering is best for tenderizing the meat.
- The recipe requires a gentle simmering, not a rapid boil.
- The simmering of the sauce took about 30 minutes.
adjective
- Cooked or cooking gently in liquid just below the boiling point.
- The simmering vegetables were tender and flavorful.
- She added spices to the simmering broth.
- The simmering pot of chili filled the kitchen with a rich aroma.
- Filled with a strong emotion, especially anger or excitement, that is barely controlled.
- He gave her a simmering look of barely hidden anger.
- There was a simmering tension in the room before the announcement.
- The crowd's simmering excitement finally erupted into cheers.
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