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scald Definition and Meaning in English (scald definition)

verb
Synonyms:burnsingesear
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Scald definition: To burn the skin or other tissue with hot liquid or steam, causing injury.

Definitions of Scald

  1. 1verb

    To burn the skin or other tissue with hot liquid or steam, causing injury.

  2. 2noun

    An injury or burn caused by contact with very hot liquid or steam.

Example Sentences

“She accidentally scalded her hand with boiling water while cooking.”

“Be careful not to scald yourself when pouring the hot tea.”

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past tensescalded
present participlescalding
pluralscalds

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Scald definition: To burn the skin or other tissue with hot liquid or steam, causing injury.
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'Scald' translates to 'scald' in English. Scald definition: To burn the skin or other tissue with hot liquid or steam, causing injury.
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