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to scorch
01
to dry out or cause something to shrivel by applying intense heat
Transitive: to scorch sth
02
to burn something slightly on the surface, causing a change in color without significant damage
Transitive: to scorch sth
03
to become burned or singed, typically on the surface
Intransitive
04
destroy completely by or as if by fire
Transitive: to scorch sth
Scorch
01
a discoloration caused by heat
02
a surface burn
03
a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues
scorch
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scorched
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scorcher
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scorcher
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scorching
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scorching
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Example
The desert sun scorched the earth, leaving cracks in the ground.
The heat from the stove scorched the meat, causing it to shrink and toughen.
The sun scorched the crops, leaving them brittle and dry.
The drought scorched the once-lush grass, turning it brown and brittle.
The wind was so hot it scorched my skin as I walked outside.
