Ash (Verb)
Meaning
Convert into ashes.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The intense heat was enough to ash the wood in mere seconds.
- The furnace was so hot it would ash anything that was left inside for a long time.
- High temperatures and oxygen concentration were needed for the material to ash quickly.
- In cremation ceremonies, bodies are intentionally allowed to ash as part of the ritual process.
- Power plants often use chemicals to ash the coal residue to make it non-toxic.