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Avcoat is a mix of silica fibers, phenolic microballoons, and epoxy resin that chars and erodes, removing heat away.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

But this time, Spears chars her publicly despised ex-boyfriend with accusations of cultural appropriation.

From Salon • Oct. 29, 2023

The near-direct heat chars the peaks of the skewered meat, and the valleys catch little pools of caramelizing sauce.

From Washington Times • Aug. 11, 2023

The governor recently visited Washington to talk with top officials about wildfire recovery as the largest blaze burning in the U.S. chars more tinder dry forest in northern New Mexico.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2022

Temperature, weather, ordinary shock have absolutely no effect on it; in fire it simply chars and doesn't explode.

From The Cab of the Sleeping Horse by Scott, John Reed