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charring

/ˈtʃɑːrɪŋ/ /ˈtʃærɪŋ/

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verb

To burn something to charcoal.

Examples :

"The cook was unhappy because the high heat was charring the vegetables on the grill. "

material process environment

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verb

To burn slightly or superficially so as to affect colour.

Examples :

"The chef was careful to only charring the peppers to enhance their flavor, not burn them completely. "

appearance material process color

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verb

To turn, especially away or aside.

Examples :

"The chef kept a close eye on the vegetables, charring them slightly on the grill to enhance their flavor. "

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verb

To work, especially to do housework; to work by the day, without being a regularly hired servant.

Examples :

"Mrs. Henderson was charring at the bakery, cleaning the ovens and floors for a few hours each morning before the regular staff arrived. "

job work service

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verb

To perform; to do; to finish.

Examples :

"He's charring the cleaning tasks for the evening. "

action process work

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verb

To work or hew (stone, etc.).

Examples :

"The sculptor spent hours charring the granite block to create the rough shape of the statue. "

building material architecture work

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noun

The incomplete combustion of organic material.

Examples :

"The smell of charring from the forgotten toast filled the kitchen. "

material chemistry fuel process environment