blet Meaning & Definition
/blɛt/
What Does Blet Mean?
Blet is used as a verb meaning To undergo or cause to undergo bletting, a fermentation process in certain fruit beyond ripening. As a noun, it means A soft spot on fruit caused by bletting.
Quick Facts About Blet
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /blɛt/ |
| Plural | blets |
| Verb forms | blets, bletting, bletted |
Blet Definition (Verb)
- To undergo or cause to undergo bletting, a fermentation process in certain fruit beyond ripening.
Blet as a Noun
- A soft spot on fruit caused by bletting.
Synonyms of Blet
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Blet synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
blet (third-person singular simple present blets, present participle bletting, simple past and past participle bletted)
blet (plural blets)
Origin of Blet
Borrowed from French blettir, coined by John Lindley.[1]
Questions People Ask About Blet
Is blet a verb or a noun?
Blet is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of blet?
The plural of blet is blets.
What is the past tense of blet?
The past tense of blet is bletted. The present participle is bletting.