# frying

Pronunciation: say "FRY-ing" /ˈfɹaɪ.ɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The act of cooking food in hot fat or oil.
   - Simple: The cooking of food in hot oil or fat.
   - _Frying gives the chicken a crisp, golden coating._
   - _Too much frying can leave a greasy film on the stovetop._

## Verb

2. Present participle and gerund of fry. — present participle and gerund of fry
   - Simple: Present participle of fry. Use this form when the cooking is happening right now.
   - _He was frying onions when the smoke alarm went off._
   - _They are frying dumplings at the market stall._

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