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

Examples

• She blanches at the sight of blood.
• His face blanches when he hears the bad news.
• The chef blanches the broccoli before adding it to the stir-fry.
• Blanch the almonds to remove their skins easily.
• The sun blanches the old photographs over time.
• He blanches with fear during the horror movie.
• Always blanch green vegetables to keep their bright color.