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Absorb
In cooking terms, absorb is generally used as the verb that describes food soaking up/drinking in a liquid and thus reducing the liquid’s external presence and resulting in an expansion of the food.
Aperitif
An aperitif is a small drink of alcoholic liquor, wine or cocktail that is served before a meal to stimulate one’s appetite. The term is French and comes from the Latin verb aperire, which means “to open”.
