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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

First Graphene says it works by forming a protective gas barrier, preventing the release of volatile compounds prior to ignition, and also a char layer should ignition occur.

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

Because jacarandas across the county sustained significant bark char and crown damage, L.A.’s purple bloom was down some patches this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2025

Next day at dawn, Akhilleus, we picked your pale bones from the char to keep in wine and oil.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer




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