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To whiten or to make or become pale
“She felt herself blanch at the unpleasant memories.”
Make white or pale by extracting colour
“The glare of the flash blanches some faces, while others are obscured by the frame's edges.”
To prepare meat or vegetables by plunging them in boiling water
“Skin the peaches by blanching them.”
To flinch from shock, fear, or a similar emotion
“At that moment, I felt myself blanch at the sight of Franco entering the main gate with several other men on horseback.”
To paint white, typically with a lime and water mixture
To prepare food for consumption, usually using heat
Injure with very hot liquid or steam
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