Meaning of the word "third-degree burn" in English
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third-degree burn
US /ˌθɜːrd dɪˈɡriː bɜːrn/
UK /ˌθɜːrd dɪˈɡriː bɜːrn/
Noun
1.
a burn that destroys the outer and inner layers of the skin and some underlying tissue, characterized by charring and loss of sensation
Example:
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The firefighter suffered a severe third-degree burn on his arm.
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Victims with third-degree burns often require skin grafts.
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