melted butter
nounUK /ˈmɛltɪd ˈbʌtə/
US /ˈmɛltɪd ˈbʌtər/
Butter that has been heated until it turns into a liquid.
She poured melted butter over her pancakes.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Butter heated until its milk solids separate and brown, giving a nutty flavor.
The recipe calls for browned melted butter for extra taste.
3. A topping or dip made by melting butter with herbs or garlic.
They served melted butter with garlic alongside the crab legs.
4. A state of butter used in baking to blend easily into batter.
Add the melted butter slowly while whisking the eggs.