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Scald
01
a burn or injury caused by contact with hot liquid or steam
Exemplos
The toddler suffered a scald from spilling boiling water.
She treated the scald on her arm with cold running water.
02
the act or process of burning or injuring with hot water or steam
Exemplos
The scald of vegetables in boiling water requires caution.
She warned him about the scald when pouring tea.
to scald
01
escaldar, queimar com líquido quente
to injure oneself with hot liquid or steam
Transitive: to scald sb/sth
Exemplos
She scalded her hand while pouring boiling water into the cup.
Ela escaldou a mão ao derramar água fervente no copo.
The steam from the pot scalded his face as he lifted the lid too quickly.
O vapor da panela escaldou seu rosto quando ele levantou a tampa muito rapidamente.
02
aquecer, levar à ebulição
to heat a liquid, especially milk or water until it boils or gets close to that degree
Transitive: to scald a liquid
Exemplos
The chef scalded the milk on the stovetop before incorporating it into the custard mixture.
O chef escaldou o leite no fogão antes de incorporá-lo à mistura de creme.
The barista scalded the milk for the latte, ensuring a velvety texture for the coffee.
O barista escaldou o leite para o latte, garantindo uma textura aveludada para o café.
03
escaldar, mergulhar brevemente em água fervente
to briefly dip or immerse something in boiling water
Transitive: to scald food or other substances
Exemplos
Before peeling the tomatoes, she scalded them in boiling water to loosen the skin.
Antes de descascar os tomates, ela escaldou-os em água fervente para soltar a pele.
He scalded the vegetables to preserve their color before freezing them.
Ele escaldou os legumes para preservar a cor antes de congelá-los.
