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singeing

/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/

singeingnoun

Translations

roussissementSens général : action de brûler légèrement ou superficiellement.

The singeing of the fabric left a noticeable mark on the tablecloth.

Le rousissement du tissu a laissé une marque visible sur la nappe.

Additional translations

singeageTerme de textile : opération consistant à brûler les fibres saillantes à la surface d'un tissu.

Definitions

The act or process of burning something slightly or superficially.

The singeing of the fabric left a noticeable mark on the tablecloth.

A textile finishing process in which loose or protruding fibers are burned off the surface of a fabric to produce a smooth finish.

Singeing is carried out before dyeing to ensure an even coloration.

Synonyms

singeinggerund / present participle

/ˈsɪndʒɪŋ/

Used attributively (e.g., "a singeing smell")

Translations

roussissantParticipe présent employé avec l'idée de brûlure légère ou superficielle.

The singeing heat from the torch curled the paper's edges.

La chaleur roussissante du chalumeau a recourbé les bords du papier.

Definitions

Causing or characterized by slight or superficial burning.

The singeing heat from the torch curled the paper's edges.

Synonyms

singeverb

singeing

ing-form

singed

Past Simple

singed

Past Participle

singeing

ing-form

/sɪndʒ/

Translations

brûlerbrûler légèrement ou superficiellement

She accidentally singed her hair while trying to light the candle.

Elle s'est accidentellement brûlé les cheveux en essayant d'allumer la bougie.

Additional translations

roussirsurtout pour une surface, des cheveux ou un tissu légèrement brûlés

Definitions

To burn something superficially or lightly.

She accidentally singed her hair while trying to light the candle.

To be affected by a slight superficial burn.

The fabric singed where it touched the hot iron.

Synonyms

Antonyms

singenoun

Definitions

A slight or superficial burn.

The singe on the edge of the paper was caused by the candle flame.