blackening

• Существительное, обозначающее процесс или результат почернения или потемнения цвета, часто вследствие горения, загрязнения или химической реакции.

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

uncountable

1. Process of turning darkB2formal

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

   Процесс потемнения

   • 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.

   Synonymsdarkening

   Antonymswhitening

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по окрашиванию чего-либо в чёрный или тёмный цвет, или для нанесения ущерба чьей-либо репутации.

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.

   Чернить

   • 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.

   Synonymsblackchardarkenscorchsingesmokesmudgestain

   Antonymsbleachwhiten

2. Burn slightly and superficiallyB2formal

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

   Обжечь

   • 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.

   Synonymscharscorchsearsinge

Phrasal variantsblacken out