blowtorching
Applying intense heat
Blowtorching is using a blowtorch—a handheld device that produces an intense flame for welding, soldering, or melting materials.
In cooking, blowtorching caramelizes sugar or chars surfaces: She finished the crème brûlée by blowtorching the top.
Figuratively, to blowtorch something is to attack or destroy it with intense force.
Filler-metal bonding process
- solderingLow-temp metal fusion
- fillerSubstance closing gaps
- fluxContinuous change or flow
- tackingAngled sailing maneuver
beads · puddle · penetration · lap joint · butt joint · seam · spatter · gloves
Heating sugars until browned
- crème brûléeCustard under caramelized shell
- browningFood darkening when cooked
- crispingBecoming firm and brittle
- meringueBaked whipped whites
searing · gratinating · charring · butane · finishing · presentation · s'mores · marshmallow
Combustible gas mixture for torches
- kerfIncision from a blade
- piercingPenetrating or very sharp
- bevelingCutting at a slant
- gougingExploitative overpricing
plasma cutter · dross · slag · nozzle · tip · severing · sheet metal · steel plate
Burning gas made visible
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- burnsHeat-caused tissue damage
- fire hazardCombustion danger source
ventilation · flashback · backfire · protective gear · fire extinguisher · smolder · flammable · spark
Removing outer layers
- paint removalEliminating applied coatings
- looseningReducing tightness or tension
- heatingRaising temperature artificially
- expansionIncrease in scope
corrosion · rust · disassembly · restoration · automotive · plumbing · pipe fitting · thawing
brazing
Filler-metal bonding process
tacking · beads · puddle · penetration · lap joint · butt joint · seam · spatter · gloves · autogenous
caramelizing
Heating sugars until browned
- crème brûléeCustard under caramelized shell
- browningFood darkening when cooked
- crispingBecoming firm and brittle
meringue · searing · gratinating · charring · butane · finishing · presentation · s'mores · marshmallow · blistering
oxyacetylene
Combustible gas mixture for torches
gouging · plasma cutter · dross · slag · nozzle · tip · severing · sheet metal · steel plate · scrap
flame
Burning gas made visible
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- burnsHeat-caused tissue damage
fire hazard · ventilation · flashback · backfire · protective gear · fire extinguisher · smolder · flammable · spark · heat shield
stripping
Removing outer layers
- paint removalEliminating applied coatings
- looseningReducing tightness or tension
- heatingRaising temperature artificially
expansion · corrosion · rust · disassembly · restoration · automotive · plumbing · pipe fitting · thawing · bending
blowtorchingfreezing
Extremely cold
chilling · cooling · deep-freezing · refrigerating · icing
blowtorchingcoddling
Overindulgent, protective treatment
nurturing · soft-pedaling · caressing · pampering · cushioning
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