Burn superficially is a term used to describe the process of applying heat to a material in order to change its physical properties. The four crossword solutions for this term are SEAR, CHAR, SINGE, and SCORCH. SEAR is a cooking technique that involves quickly heating food at a high temperature to create a browned surface. CHAR is a form of burning that leaves behind a blackened residue. SINGE is a form of burning that causes the surface of an object to become slightly charred. SCORCH is a form of burning that causes the surface of an object to become discolored or charred.