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Simmer

/sˈɪmər/
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(verb) To cook or undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.

Please simmer the beans for a while over a low heat.
Be sure to simmer on a low heat so it doesn't boil.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Let the soup ____ on low heat for twenty minutes to develop the flavors.

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