blackening

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder das Ergebnis des Schwarzwerdens oder Dunklerwerdens bezeichnet, oft durch Verbrennung, Verschmutzung oder chemische Reaktion.

A noun referring to the process or result of becoming black or darker in color, often due to burning, staining, or chemical reaction.

unzählbar

1. Process of turning darkB2formal

   The act or process of becoming black or darker in color.

   Schwärzung

   • The blackening of the sky signaled an approaching storm.
   • The blackening of the toast indicated it was burnt.
   • The blackening of the metal was caused by oxidation.

   Synonymedarkening

   Antonymewhitening

• Verb, das bezeichnet, etwas schwarz oder dunkel zu färben bzw. zu schwärzen; übertragen auch, jemandes Ruf zu schädigen oder jemanden schlechtzumachen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something black or dark in color, or to damage someone's reputation.

1. Make or become blackB2formal

   To cause something to turn black in color, or to become black.

   Schwärzen

   • The smoke from the fire blackened the walls of the room.
   • The sky blackened as the storm approached.
   • The metal blackened after being exposed to the chemical.

   Synonymeblackchardarkenscorchsingesmokesmudgestain

   Antonymebleachwhiten

2. Burn slightly and superficiallyB2formal

   To burn the surface of something, affecting its color but not destroying it.

   Anbrennen

   • He blackened the steak on the grill for a smoky flavor.
   • The toast was blackened in the toaster.
   • The chef blackened the fish with a special spice rub.

   Synonymecharscorchsearsinge

Phrasal-Variantenblacken out