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blister

blis·ter

blister

 
pronunciation:
blI str
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a swollen area of skin that is filled with liquid. A blister is caused by a burn or other injury.
definition 2: a raised bubble in paint or a similar coating.
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part of speech: verb
inflections: blisters, blistering, blistered
definition 1: to raise a blister on.
Ali blistered his finger by touching the hot pan.
definition 2: to break out in a blister.
Her skin blistered from the sunburn.
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derivation: blistery (adj.)
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