singeing

present participle of singe
as in charring
to burn on the surface the marshmallows got a bit singed over the campfire, but we like them that way

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  • Some of the bodies also showed signs of charring on certain parts of the skeleton, which further supports the theory that the remains were exposed to fire pre-burial, per the researchers.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
  • In some methods, these processes work by disrupting the combustion cycle, either by charring the fabric, releasing flame-suppressing gases, or creating an insulating layer.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
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  • Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish This baking dish is crafted from durable stone that maintains even temperatures and prevents scorching.
    Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Shares of the database software company have soared more than 80% this year, the seventh-best performance in the S&P 500 Index, as scorching demand for AI computing turbocharges its revenue growth.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Singeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singeing. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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