caramelize vs caramel

caramelize is not a noun while caramel is a noun.

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

caramelize (noun)	caramel (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

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

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