as in to melt
to go from a solid to a liquid state
will have to let the apple juice concentrate thaw before you can mix it with water
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By the way, the best way to thaw a turkey, Jandrain said, is to put it in your refrigerator a week before.
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Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
This takes about 30 minutes per pound, so the 8-pound turkey will take about 4 hours to thaw.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
However, it should never be left out on the counter to thaw at room temperature due to the risk of bacteria growth, according to the guidance.
—Sylvan Lebrun, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
Never thaw food on the kitchen counter, as this can allow harmful bacteria to grow
To properly manage leftovers, a little labeling goes a long way.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 25 Nov. 2024
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Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
This takes about 30 minutes per pound, so the 8-pound turkey will take about 4 hours to thaw.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
However, it should never be left out on the counter to thaw at room temperature due to the risk of bacteria growth, according to the guidance.
—Sylvan Lebrun, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
Never thaw food on the kitchen counter, as this can allow harmful bacteria to grow
To properly manage leftovers, a little labeling goes a long way.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Thaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thaw. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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