Definition of Simmering

1. Noun. Cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil.

Exact synonyms: Boiling, Stewing
Generic synonyms: Cookery, Cooking, Preparation
Derivative terms: Simmer, Stew

Definition of Simmering

1. Verb. (present participle of simmer) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Simmering

1. simmer [v] - See also: simmer

Lexicographical Neighbors of Simmering

similizing
similor
similors
simioid
simious
simis
simitar
simitars
simkin
simkins
simlin
simlins
simmer
simmer down
simmered
simmering (current term)
simmeringly
simmers
simmerstat
simmerstats
simmonsite
simnel
simnel cake
simnels
simoleon
simoleons
simon-pure
simon nitinol ivc filter
simonellite
simoniac

Literary usage of Simmering

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Chambers's Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People (1868)
"... it should then be gradually warmed until it reaches a degree slightly under the boiling-point, called simmering; at this point it must be kept without ..."

2. Chambers's Encyclopædia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge by ed Andrew Findlater, John Merry Ross (1868)
"... called simmering; at this point it must be kept without suffering any interruption of the heat, till the time elapses that is allowed for cooking the ..."

3. The American Journal of Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Children (1916)
"The temperature of the iron should be so low, that no smoke is produced, and that a gentle simmering of the tissue occurs. It should take about one-half ..."

4. Specific medication and specific medicines: Fourth Revision, with an by John Milton Scudder (1881)
"... and serous secretion, and in mucous patches with free secretion. An ointment is prepared by simmering the inner bark in fresh butter (old style), ..."

5. The Antiquarian (1871)
"... the absence of the good dame) to pry into the secrets of a huge pot, in which was simmering the savoury dinner the lady hail provided for her household. ..."

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