Definition & Meaning of "blacken"in English

to blacken

to make something black in color

melanize

black

Transitive: to blacken sth

Examples

Cooking over an open flame can blacken the surface of the pot.

The fire is currently blackening the logs to create charcoal.

to become black or dark in color

black

melanize

Intransitive

Examples

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

The sauce is currently blackening as it simmers on the stove.

Lexical Tree

blackened

blackening

blacken

black

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