blacken
bla
ˈblæ
blā
cken
kən
kēn
/blˈækən/

Definition & Meaning of "blacken"in English

to blacken
01

to make something black in color

Transitive: to blacken sth
to blacken definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
blacken
3rd person singular
blackens
past simple
blackened
past participle
blackened
Examples
Cooking over an open flame can blacken the surface of the pot.
02

to become black or dark in color

Intransitive
Examples
The metal will blacken if exposed to moisture for an extended period.
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