blackening Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun changing to a darker color
   darkening.
   
2. verb make or become black
   melanize; black; blacken; melanise; nigrify.
   
   • The smoke blackened the ceiling
   • The ceiling blackened
3. verb burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
   char; sear; blacken; scorch.
   
   • The cook blackened the chicken breast
   • The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece
   • the flames scorched the ceiling

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