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char

[chahr] / tʃɑr /
VERB
scorch, sear
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Under the bill, however, insurers would be required to cover testing for lead, asbestos and other contaminants that have been found in soot, char and ash inside homes after a wildfire.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 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

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

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

A few char marks from your chosen cooking method and they are ready.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 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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