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singeing

/ˈsɪndʒɪŋ/

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verb

To burn slightly.

Examples :

"The marshmallow was singeing over the campfire, turning it black on one side. "

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verb

To remove the nap of (cloth), by passing it rapidly over a red-hot bar, or over a flame, preliminary to dyeing it.

Examples :

"The textile worker was singeing the fabric to create a smoother surface before printing the design. "

material process industry

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verb

To remove the hair or down from (a plucked chicken, etc.) by passing it over a flame.

Examples :

"The cook was singeing the chicken over the gas stove to remove the last of its feathers. "

food utensil action process

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noun

The act or process of slightly burning.

Examples :

"The chef noticed the singeing on the edges of the toast and quickly removed it from the toaster. "

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noun

A singe; a slight burn.

Examples :

"The careless pass with the lighter left a noticeable singeing on the edge of the tablecloth. "

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