scorify

/skɔːrɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to burn or scorch, typically by exposure to intense heat or sunlight

“The desert sun scorified the dry leaves on the ground.”

2. verb

to cause something to become scorched or burned, typically by exposure to intense heat or sunlight

“The wildfire scorified the entire forest in a matter of hours.”

3. noun

the act of burning or scorching, typically by exposure to intense heat or sunlight

“The scorification of the crops due to drought led to a significant loss of harvest.”

Synonyms

  • burn
  • char
  • scorch

Antonyms

  • cool
  • moisten