Scorch

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NOUN

a surface burn

a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues

a discoloration caused by heat

VERB

make very hot and dry

become superficially burned

destroy completely by or as if by fire

burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color

become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions

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