flamelet

/ˈflæm.ət/

Definitions

1. noun

a small flame, flame-like structure, or a delicate, intricate flame; often used in cooking, particularly in French cuisine to describe a small amount of flames under a pan.

“The chef carefully adjusted the flamelet under the sauce to prevent it from burning.”

Synonyms

  • blaze
  • flame
  • spark

Antonyms

  • douse
  • extinguish