smoke point
English
Noun
smoke point (plural smoke points)
- (cooking) The temperature at which an oil or shortening begins to produce smoke. Oils with a high smoke point are suitable for frying in; attempting to fry in a low smoke point oil would be a fire hazard and result in offensive tastes and odors in addition to making the air unbreathable.
Related terms
- flash point
Translations
temperature
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