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to sear
01
to lightly burn the surface of something with intense heat
Transitive: to sear surface of something
Examples
She accidentally seared her hand on the hot stove.
The intense flames seared the edges of the wood, leaving black marks.
02
to quickly cook the surface of food at high heat to develop a crust or color
Transitive: to sear food
Examples
The chef seared the steak on high heat to create a caramelized crust.
He seared the fish fillets in a hot pan to lock in moisture and flavor.
03
to become dry or withered, usually due to heat or lack of water
Intransitive
Examples
The leaves began to sear in the intense heat of the summer.
The plants seared under the hot sun, wilting and losing their color.
04
to make something dry up or wither, typically from intense heat
Transitive: to sear a plant
Examples
The hot wind seared the plants, leaving them wilted and dry.
The drought seared the crops, causing the fields to turn brown.
05
to develop a superficial burn on the surface, usually due to exposure to intense heat or flame
Transitive: to sear a person or their skin
Examples
The sun seared his back as he worked outside without sunscreen.
The blast of heat from the oven seared her face as she opened the door.
sear
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(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
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