reheat
/'ri:'hi:t/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To heat something again, especially cooked food that has become cold, in order to make it warm enough to eat or use.
- (In technical contexts, such as engineering) To heat a substance or component again during a process.
Usage
- The primary use of "reheat" is in the context of food preparation. It describes the action of applying heat to something that was previously cooked and has since cooled down.
- It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object (e.g., reheat the soup, reheat leftovers).
- It often implies using an oven, microwave, or stove for the purpose of warming.
Examples
- Verb:
- Please reheat the pizza in the oven for ten minutes.
- I usually reheat my morning coffee in the microwave.
- The instructions say to reheat the sauce gently, without boiling.
Advanced Usage
- "Reheat" in Engineering/Aviation: In jet engine technology, "reheat" (often as a noun) refers to a method of injecting and burning extra fuel in the jetpipe to increase thrust, also known as "afterburning."
- The fighter pilot engaged the reheat for a rapid climb.
Variants and Related Words
- Reheated (adj): Describes something that has been heated again.
- The reheated pasta was still tasty.
- Reheating (n/gerund): The process or instance of heating something again.
- Reheating in a microwave is quick but can be uneven.
Synonyms
- Warm up: To make something warm again (often interchangeable in casual contexts).
- Heat up: To make something hot or warm (can be used for initial heating or reheating).
Phrasal Verbs
Related Idioms
Verb
- heat again
- Please reheat the food from last night