scald

US /skɑːld/
UK /skɑːld/
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to injure with hot liquid or steam

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Be careful not to scald yourself with the boiling water.
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The child accidentally scalded his hand on the hot stove.
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burnsearblister
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to heat a liquid, especially milk, to just below boiling point

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You need to scald the milk before adding it to the recipe.
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The chef carefully scalded the cream for the dessert.
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heatparboilblanch
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an injury caused by hot liquid or steam

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He received a severe scald on his arm from the spilled coffee.
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Apply cold water immediately to a fresh scald.
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burnblister