char

To burn something to charcoal; to be burnt to charcoal.

I charred the wood.

The wood charred.

To burn (something) severely, so as to blacken it.

The fire charred her down to the bone.

To burn (something) slightly or superficially so as to affect colour.

The chef charred the scallops just right.

A charred substance.

Any of the several species of fishes of the genus Salvelinus.

Among other native delicacies, they give you fresh char.