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Yaletòhng
Definition
Semi-soft and runny, or half-congealed.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Primarily used in the context of food, specifically eggs, to describe a yolk that is still runny or custard-like rather than fully solidified. It carries a positive connotation of culinary perfection, implying the egg was cooked with precise timing.
Examples
This egg is boiled to a perfect soft-boiled state.
Do you like eating soft-boiled eggs?
Common phrases
soft-boiled egg
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe liquids that are simply thin or watery, as it specifically refers to the texture of something that should be solid but is intentionally kept semi-soft.
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Grammar guides
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