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charring

 

[ ˈtʃɑːrɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

cooking

The process of burning or scorching the surface of food, typically by exposing it to high heat.

Synonyms

burning, scorching, searing

Examples of usage

  • The steak was charring on the grill.
  • The vegetables were charring in the oven.
Context #2 | Noun

damage

The act of burning or scorching something, resulting in blackened or discolored marks.

Synonyms

blackening, burning, scorching

Examples of usage

  • The charring on the walls indicated the severity of the fire.
  • The charring on the wood suggested it had been exposed to high temperatures.

Translations

Translations of the word "charring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 carbonização

🇮🇳 जलना

🇩🇪 Verkohlung

🇮🇩 pengarangan

🇺🇦 обвуглювання

🇵🇱 zwęglenie

🇯🇵 炭化 (たんか)

🇫🇷 carbonisation

🇪🇸 carbonización

🇹🇷 kömürleşme

🇰🇷 탄화 (tanwha)

🇸🇦 تفحم

🇨🇿 zuhelnatění

🇸🇰 zuhlenie

🇨🇳 碳化 (tànhuà)

🇸🇮 oglenitev

🇮🇸 kolun

🇰🇿 көмірлену

🇬🇪 გადახრა

🇦🇿 kömürləşmə

🇲🇽 carbonización

Etymology

The word 'charring' originated from the Middle English word 'charren', which meant 'to turn to charcoal'. The process of charring has been used for centuries as a method of cooking and preserving food. Over time, the term has evolved to also describe the blackening or scorching of surfaces due to burning. Charring is commonly associated with grilling and barbecuing techniques.

See also: char, charade, charbroil, charcoal, charity, charred.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,102 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.