scorch

Length / number of characters: 6
Number of words: 1

burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
To burn
a surface burn
a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues
a discoloration caused by heat
make very hot and dry
become superficially burned
destroy completely by or as if by fire
become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions
To burn superficially
To affect painfully with heat, or as with heat
To be burnt on the surface
To burn or be burnt

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