GLAIR Meaning and
Definition
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Glair, a noun, refers to a viscous substance created from the egg white of a chicken or other bird. The term can also describe the act of using this albuminous liquid as a binding agent or adhesive.
In culinary contexts, glair is commonly used in confectionery or pastry making. By beating or whisking the egg white, it becomes frothy, light, and opaque, forming a thick, sticky consistency known as glair. This glair can be applied to the surface of baked goods to create a glossy and shiny appearance, or utilized as an adhesive to hold together ingredients like pastry dough or marzipan. Due to its unique characteristics, glair is particularly suitable for providing a smooth and polished finish to desserts, such as meringues or macarons.
Moreover, glair finds other applications beyond the culinary field. In bookbinding, for example, glair is employed as a coating for paper before gilding, contributing to a smoother and more adhesive surface for the application of gold leaf. It can also be used in painting to fix pigments and enhance their durability on various surfaces.
Overall, glair is a versatile substance with a multitude of applications in food preparation, crafts, and the arts. Its adhesive properties and glossy finish make it an indispensable tool in several industries, contributing to the visual appeal and structural integrity of various products.
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• The white of an egg; any viscous transparent substance resembling it.
• To smear or varnish with the white of an egg.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for GLAIR
- hlair
- ylair
- gkair
- gpair
- goair
- glzir
- glsir
- glwir
- glqir
- glaur
- glajr
- glakr
- gla9r
- gla8r
- glaie
- glaif
- glait
- glai5
- glai4
- glaidr
Etymology of GLAIR
The word "glair" comes from the Old French word "gleir" or "glai", which was derived from the Late Latin word "glarea", meaning "glaze" or "slippery substance". It ultimately traces back to the Latin word "clarus", meaning "clear", which is also the root for words like "clarify" and "clear". Over time, "gleir" evolved into "glair" in English and has been used to refer to various egg-related substances with a glaze-like texture, such as the clear, raw egg white or a mixture of egg white and water.
Similar spelling words for GLAIR
- gaily,
- gala,
- glacier,
- clear,
- gear,
- liar,
- lair,
- glad,
- goalie,
- glare,
- flair,
- Gal.,
- gale,
- girl.
Conjugate verb Glair
CONDITIONAL
I
would glair
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would glair
CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be glairing
you
would be glairing
he/she/it
would be glairing
we
would be glairing
they
would be glairing
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have glair
you
would have glair
he/she/it
would have glair
we
would have glair
they
would have glair
CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been glairing
you
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he/she/it
would have been glairing
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would have been glairing
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would have been glairing
FUTURE
I
will glair
you
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he/she/it
will glair
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will glair
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will glair
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be glairing
you
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will be glairing
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FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have glaired
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will have glaired
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will have glaired
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been glairing
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IMPERATIVE
you
glair
we
let´s glair
to glair
PAST
I
glaired
you
glaired
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glaired
we
glaired
they
glaired
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was glairing
you
were glairing
he/she/it
was glairing
we
were glairing
they
were glairing
PAST PARTICIPLE
glaired
PAST PERFECT
I
had glaired
you
had glaired
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had glaired
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had glaired
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been glairing
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had been glairing
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PRESENT
I
glair
you
glair
he/she/it
glairs
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glair
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glair
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am glairing
you
are glairing
he/she/it
is glairing
we
are glairing
they
are glairing
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
glairing
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have glaired
you
have glaired
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have glaired
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been glairing
you
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