Meaning of underfired | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Fired at a low (or excessively low) temperature.
   comparable, not-comparable, usually
2. Of a cooker: having a heat source that is underneath the food being cooked.
   not-comparable, usually

Examples

“[W]hen the enamel is thick and a little underfired it will be lighter in color and have⟳ a pitted surface. Going further, extremely thick areas that are well underfired will be blistered, cracked, or bubbly.”

“In terms of its body composition, Ru ware is essentially a slightly underfired (1200°–1250°C) stoneware with a high-alumina, low-iron clay of typical north Chinese composition.”

“An underfired or short-fired piece is likely to break⟳ if you attempt⟳ to change⟳ its shape⟳ because it is built of many small particles of silver, joined together at the edges. A properly made, fully sintered and fully annealed metal clay piece should be able to stand⟳ up to any traditional metalsmithing technique.”

“Some old, underfired clay pantiles might be damaged by button mosses rooting in cracks and fissures. But most post-war tiles are hard enough to withstand⟳ a bit of moss growth.”

“Steak lovers want⟳ a charred surface and a rare, even cold, center. A high-tech overfired broiler is the secret. This kind of broiler delivers tremendous heat that is both predictable and consistent. Some establishments use⟳ the underfired version, which has the advantage of searing the bits of dripping fat, which gives the meat a barbequed taste⟳. [...] The disadvantage of the underfired grill is the potential for flareups, which can cause a burned spot or carbonization. Not only do these taste⟳ bad, but they are also carcinogenic. Home grills are underfired; they must be watched carefully.”

“Under-fired (under-heated) grills. The heat source for these is underneath the grill. Under-fired grills are used to cook⟳ food quickly, so they need⟳ to reach⟳ a high temperature. This type⟳ of grill makes criss-cross marks on the food, known as quadrillage.”

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