(~es, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
To ~ something means to burn it slightly.
The bomb ~ed the side of the building.
VERB: V n
~ed
...~ed black earth.
ADJ
2.
If something ~es or is ~ed, it becomes marked or changes colour because it is affected by too much heat or by a chemical.
The leaves are inclined to ~ in hot sunshine...
If any of the spray goes onto the lawn it will ~ the grass.
VERB: V, V n