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Blister
01
ampoule, cloque
a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning
Exemples
Blisters can vary in size and are often filled with clear fluid, though they can also contain blood or pus if infected.
Les ampoules peuvent varier en taille et sont souvent remplies de liquide clair, bien qu'elles puissent aussi contenir du sang ou du pus si elles sont infectées.
02
a swelling on a plant resembling the raised, fluid-filled bumps seen on skin
Exemples
The gardener noticed small blisters on the tomato plant.
03
a bubble on a surface caused when a coating or applied substance fails to adhere properly
Exemples
The varnish on the table had blisters from excessive heat.
to blister
01
to develop small, raised pockets of skin filled with fluid, usually from friction, heat, or irritation
Exemples
Wearing tight shoes caused her feet to blister.
02
to cause painful, raised, fluid-filled sores on the skin
Exemples
Hot steam blistered the worker's forearms.
03
to subject someone or something to severe criticism or harsh verbal attack
Exemples
Critics blistered the movie for its weak plot.
Arbre Lexical
blistery
blister
