scorch
noun
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a discoloration caused by heat
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a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues
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a surface burnsinge
verb
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become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions“The exposed tree scorched in the hot sun”
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make very hot and dry“The heat scorched the countryside”sear
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burn slightly and superficially so as to affect colorsear
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destroy completely by or as if by fire“The wildfire scorched the forest and several homes”
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become superficially burnedsear