preheat
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pre·heat
(prē-hēt′)tr.v. pre·heat·ed, pre·heat·ing, pre·heats
To heat (an oven, for example) beforehand.
pre·heat′er n.
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preheat
(priːˈhiːt)vb (tr)
to heat (an oven, grill, pan, etc) beforehand
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pre•heat
(priˈhit)v.t.
to heat before using or before subjecting to a further process.
[1895–1900]
pre•heat′er, n.
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preheat
Past participle: preheated
Gerund: preheating
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preheat
To set an oven at the desired cooking temperature some time before it is needed so that the food to be cooked is placed into an oven that is already hot.
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Verb | 1. | preheat - heat beforehand; "Preheat the oven!" |
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