caramel vs caramelize

caramel is a noun but caramelize is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
caramel	Yes	Yes	No	No
caramelize	No	No	Yes	No

caramel (noun)	caramelize (noun)
a medium to dark tan color
firm chewy candy made from caramelized sugar and butter and milk
burnt sugar; used to color and flavor food

caramel (adjective)	caramelize (adjective)
having the color of caramel; of a moderate yellow-brown

caramel (verb)	caramelize (verb)
	convert to caramel
	be converted into caramel