( BrE also cara·mel·ise ) / ˈkærəməlaɪz; NAmE / verb
1.
[ v ] ( of sugar ) to turn into caramel
2.
[ vn ] to cook sth, especially fruit, with sugar so that it is covered with caramel
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 19th cent.: from French caraméliser , from caramel caramel.