singe

Meanings

• Verb

  To burn something lightly and completely, especially with a hot metal instrument or a flame, leaving a dry and brittle surface.

  - "The chef singed the edges of the steak to give it a nice sear."
  - "The artist used a hot iron to singe the design onto the leather."
  - "The firefighter singed his mustache while putting out a small fire."

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Synonyms

scorch

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with singe
fringe , bling , king , string

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Variants

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singe , singed , singeing , singes

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Etymology

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From Old French 'esinger' meaning 'to burn'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'singeing' is also used to describe the process of lightly scorching fabric or hair.

2. The word 'singe' is also used in the field of chemistry to describe the process of removing volatile impurities from a substance by heating it in a current of inert gas.

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Related Concepts

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1. Burning: The process of producing heat and light from the chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidizer.

2. Sear: To cook food quickly over high heat, typically in oil or fat, to create a browned and flavorful crust.

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Culture

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In literature, 'singe' has been used metaphorically to describe the process of testing the authenticity or value of something, such as in the phrase 'to singe someone out' meaning to expose or reveal someone's true character.

How to Memorize "singe"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a chef using a hot iron to sear a steak, leaving a singed edge.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'sear' and remember that 'singe' is similar but describes the process of burning with a lighter flame.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Singe' as 'Sear's little friend'.

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