to burn or reduce to charcoal

The fire charred the paper.

to burn slightly; scorch

The flame charred the steak.

to become charred.

a charred material or surface.

charcoal.

a superior carbon-rich fuel, a by-product of the conversion of coal into gaseous or liquid fuel.

verb

burn , carbonize , cauterize , singe , scorch , sear , blacken , broil , trout

noun

scorch , sear , singe