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adv
In the manner of heating in an airtight bag for an extended period of time at relatively low, but tightly controlled temperature.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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noun
A method of cooking in which food is heated in airtight bags for an extended period of time at relatively low, but tightly controlled temperatures, in order to maintain the integrity of ingredients.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
A cooker designed to facilitate this method of cooking.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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verb
To cook using this method.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
Borrowed from French sous-vide (literally “under vacuum”).
Across languages
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