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to scorch
01
to burn something slightly on the surface, causing a change in color without significant damage
Transitive: to scorch sth
Examples
The iron was too hot and began to scorch the fabric.
The intense sunlight can scorch the leaves of delicate plants.
02
to dry out or cause something to shrivel by applying intense heat
Transitive: to scorch sth
Examples
The sun scorched the crops, leaving them brittle and dry.
The heat from the stove scorched the meat, causing it to shrink and toughen.
03
to become burned or singed, typically on the surface
Intransitive
Examples
The toast got too close to the broiler and began to scorch on the edges.
The leaves scorched under the intense summer sun.
04
destroy completely by or as if by fire
Transitive: to scorch sth
Examples
The fire scorched everything in its path, leaving only ashes behind.
The heat from the lava scorched the vegetation surrounding the volcano.
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
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