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Charring — is a chemical process of incomplete combustion of certain solids when subjected to high heat. The resulting residue matter is called Char. By the action of heat, charring removes hydrogen and oxygen from the solid, so that the remaining char is… … Wikipedia
Charring — Char Char (ch[aum]r), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Charred} (ch[aum]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Charring}.] [Prob. the same word as char to perform (see {Char}, n.), the modern use coming from charcoal, prop. coal turned, turned to coal.] 1. To reduce to coal… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Charring Cross, Ooty — Charring cross junction Night time view of Charring Cross, Ooty … Wikipedia
charring — tÊƒÉ‘Ë n. cleaning woman v. scorch, singe, burn; be scorched; do cleaning work … English contemporary dictionary
charring — present part of char or of chare … Useful english dictionary
Biochar — is a charcoal produced from biomass that can store carbon. It is of increasing interest because of concerns about global warming caused by emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases. In some cases, the term is used specifically to mean biomass… … Wikipedia
Carbon black — is a material produced by the incomplete combustion of heavy petroleum products such as FCC tar, coal tar, ethylene cracking tar, and a small amount from vegetable oil. Carbon black is a form of amorphous carbon that has a high surface area to… … Wikipedia
Pittsburgh rare — A Pittsburgh rare steak is one that has been heated to a very high temperature very quickly, so it is charred on the outside but still rare or raw on the inside. This has the effect of intensifying the meat s flavor by cooking, without destroying … Wikipedia
Cut of Ice (Hawaiian Eye) — Infobox Television episode Title = Cut of Ice Series = Hawaiian Eye Caption = Season = 1 Episode = 20 Airdate = February 17, 1960 Production = Writer = Ed Jurist Steven Ritch, from original story by Steven Ritch Director =Charles Haas Guests =… … Wikipedia
charcoal — Carbon obtained by heating or burning wood with restricted access of air. SYN: carbo. activated c. the residue from the destructive distillation of various organic materials, treated to increase its adsorptive power; used in diarrhea, as an… … Medical dictionary
