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scald
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- pronunciation:
- skawld
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skald
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
scalds, scalding, scalded |
| definition 1: |
to burn with or as if with a hot liquid or steam.
She scalded her mouth on the hot tea. |
| definition 2: |
to treat with, subject to, or cover with a boiling liquid.
We cleaned the dishes by scalding them.- similar words:
- blanch
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| definition 3: |
to heat (a liquid) to a temperature just below the boiling point.
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| related words: |
scorch |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to be burned or heated by scalding.
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a burn or other injury from a hot liquid or steam.
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| definition 2: |
a plant condition that is caused by a fungus or improper exposure to sunlight or gases and results in discoloration of epidermal and surrounding tissues, esp. in fruits and vegetables.
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| derivation: |
scalding (adj.) |
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