Definition of molasses

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mật mía

/məˈlæsɪz//məˈlæsɪz/

The word "molasses" originates from the Latin word "mola," meaning "mill," and "saccus," meaning "bag." This refers to the process of crushing sugarcane or sugar beets to extract their juice, which is then boiled down to produce molasses. The term "molasses" was first used in the early 16th century, when European sailors and traders brought back sugar from their voyages to the New World. The candy-like substance was popularized in Europe and became a staple in many cuisines. Over time, the word "molasses" has become synonymous with the thick, dark liquid extracted from sugar cane or sugar beets, and is often used as a sweetener or ingredient in recipes.

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a thick black sweet sticky liquid produced when sugar is refined (= made pure)

một chất lỏng đen đặc, ngọt, dính được tạo ra khi đường được tinh chế (= làm cho tinh khiết)

this thick black sticky liquid when it is used in cooking

chất lỏng đen đặc dính này khi được sử dụng trong nấu ăn

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