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char

[chahr] / tʃɑr /
VERB
scorch, sear
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Most known for its char kway teow, a wok-fried noodle dish with egg, shrimp, Chinese sausage and a hint of spice, head to Left-handed Char Koay Teow or Goggles Man Char Kuey Teow.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2025

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

Their pancakes are crazy with the char on the edges.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 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

“Like stone under the saw. Try a chisel, like iron. Then, after all the shouting was done, I couldn’t char it.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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