Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: a black pigment found in the pigment-bearing cells of the skin (particularly in the skin of the negro), in the epithelial cells of the external layer of the retina (then called fuscin), in the outer layer of the choroid, and elsewhere. Origin: [Gr.
1 Some people prefer to season a wok using the oven. 2  Peanut oil or corn oil are ideal oils for seasoning a wok because they have a high smoke point. 3  Stainless steel or nonstick-coated woks do not need to be seasoned.
Reduce heat to low and let the wok sit over the heat for 15 minutes to absorb the oil â the colour changes will continue and, hopefully, the bottom of the wok will darken. In time and with frequent use the entire wok will turn black. If the surface looks dry, wipe with another thin film of oil. Remove wok from the burner and let it cool. Reheat the wok and repeat the oiling and heating process once more before using it for stir-frying.