1. to become white or pale, especially from shock, fear, or illness
2. to make something white or pale by removing color
3. to briefly boil vegetables or other food in water, then plunge into cold water to stop cooking
Usage: culinary

Examples

• She blanched when she heard the terrible news.
• His face blanched with fear as he saw the accident.
• The sun had blanched the old photograph over the years.
• Blanch the almonds in boiling water to remove their skins.
• The chef blanched the broccoli before adding it to the stir-fry.
• Her knuckles blanched as she gripped the steering wheel tightly.
• The harsh chemicals blanched the fabric completely white.