1. the process or result of burning or scorching something until it becomes charred
Usage: often used in cooking and materials processing

1. present participle of char; to burn or scorch the surface of something, turning it black or dark

Examples

• The chef is charking the peppers over an open flame.
• Charking the wood surface gives it a rustic appearance.
• The intense heat caused charking of the metal's outer layer.
• She avoided charking the vegetables by keeping them away from direct heat.
• The charking process darkened the bread's crust.
• Charking is a traditional technique used in Japanese woodworking.