simmering

sim·mer

S0415300 (sĭm′ər)v. sim·mered, sim·mer·ing, sim·mers v.intr.1. To be cooked gently or remain just at or below the boiling point.2. a. To be filled with pent-up emotion: simmer with resentment.b. To be in a state of mild agitation or turmoil: resentment simmering between rivals.c. To develop in a slow or unexcited way: She let the idea for the novel simmer. See Synonyms at boil¹.v.tr.1. To cook (food) gently in a liquid just at or below the boiling point.2. To keep (a liquid) near or just below the boiling point.n. The state or process of simmering.Phrasal Verb: simmer down To become calm after excitement or anger.

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[Alteration of Middle English simpren, to simmer, probably of imitative origin.]

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Noun

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simmering - cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boilboiling, stewingcookery, cooking, preparation - the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat; "cooking can be a great art"; "people are needed who have experience in cookery"; "he left the preparation of meals to his wife"

Translations

ébullition