1 [V] ~ (at sth) (written) to become pale because you are shocked or frightened:
He blanched visibly when he heard the news.
2 [VN] to prepare food, especially vegetables, by putting it into boiling water for a short time:
Blanch the peas quickly before you freeze them.
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