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parchment paper

American  

noun

  1. a waterproof and grease-resistant paper produced by treating ordinary paper with concentrated sulfuric acid.


Etymology

Origin of parchment paper

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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Carefully, she unfolded the parchment paper to reveal my hat.

From Literature

Cut your sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes and spread them evenly on a large sheet pan covered in parchment paper.

From Salon

Mother has given me some ink and parchment paper.

From Literature

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

From Salon

When asked how to keep a Thanksgiving turkey juicy while cooking, Stewart pointed to her Turkey 101 recipe, which uses cheesecloth or parchment paper to keep the meat moist.

From Salon