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char

[chahr] / tʃɑr /
VERB
scorch, sear
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A first course of kampachi arrived dressed with arctic char roe, ground cherry, serrano, ponzu, and cucumber — buttery and delicate, with a bright, precise balance that lingered just long enough.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026

When you try to set fire to wood treated with Burnblock, the material forms a protective layer of char, explains Mr Bay-Smidt.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

You burn it and char it, and you use it to build fences or whatever it is you’re trying to build.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

If you’re feeling theatrical, hit the top with a torch for a kiss of char.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

The world was scorched and harrowed as far as they could see, a sea of ash and char from the flat planes of the fields up to the hills and mountains.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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