parch

• Verb, das das starke Austrocknen von etwas beschreibt, besonders durch Hitze oder Sonneneinstrahlung; auch für das Versengen oder Verbrennen von Pflanzen oder Oberflächen durch große Hitze.

A verb used to describe the act of making something extremely dry, especially through heat or exposure to the sun.

1. Make dryB2formal

   To make something extremely dry, especially through heat or lack of moisture.

   Austrocknen

   • The sun parched the earth after weeks of drought.
   • The hot wind parched his lips and skin.
   • The desert heat parched the plants beyond recovery.

   Synonymebakedehydratedesiccatedryscorchsearwither

   Antonymedampenmoistensaturatesoakwet

2. Make thirstyB2formal

   To cause someone to feel very thirsty.

   Durst verursachen

   • The long hike parched the hikers.
   • The dry air parched his throat.
   • Working in the sun parched the workers quickly.

   Synonymedehydratedry out

3. Toast lightlyC1formal

   To roast or dry something, like grains or nuts, with heat.

   Leicht rösten

   • She parched the corn kernels over the fire.
   • The chef parched the almonds for the salad.
   • They parched the coffee beans before grinding them.

   Synonymedryroasttoast

   Antonymedampenmoistensoakwet