render down
The phrase "render down" has applications in both culinary and linguistic contexts, involving processes of reduction and simplification.
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Definition
B2Cooking
(technical)To liquefy and purify fatty tissue by applying heat.
Example
- She rendered down the bacon to use the fat for cooking.
C1General
(informal)To simplify a complex idea to its basic elements.
Example
- He rendered down the theory to make it understandable for everyone.