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Intense vs Torrefy - What's the difference?

intense | torrefy |

As an adjective intense

is strained; tightly drawn.

As a verb torrefy is

to subject to intense heat; to parch, to roast.

intense

English

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Strained; tightly drawn.
  • Strict, very close or earnest.
  • Extreme in degree; excessive.
  • Extreme in size or strength.
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  • Stressful and tiring.
  • Very severe.
  • Anagrams

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    torrefy

    English

    Alternative forms

    * torrify

    Verb

  • To subject to intense heat; to parch, to roast.
  • Derived terms

    * torrefaction * torrification