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Blister
01
bolha, vesícula
a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning
Exemplos
A blister is a small pocket of fluid that forms on the skin, typically caused by friction, burns, or other injuries.
Uma bolha é um pequeno saco de líquido que se forma na pele, tipicamente causado por fricção, queimaduras ou outras lesões.
Blisters can vary in size and are often filled with clear fluid, though they can also contain blood or pus if infected.
As bolhas podem variar em tamanho e muitas vezes estão cheias de líquido claro, embora também possam conter sangue ou pus se infectadas.
02
a swelling on a plant resembling the raised, fluid-filled bumps seen on skin
Exemplos
Blisters appeared on the leaves after insect damage.
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
Exemplos
Paint blisters formed on the wall after exposure to moisture.
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
Exemplos
His hands began to blister after hours of rowing.
Wearing tight shoes caused her feet to blister.
02
to cause painful, raised, fluid-filled sores on the skin
Exemplos
The chemical can blister the skin if touched without gloves.
Hot steam blistered the worker's forearms.
03
to subject someone or something to severe criticism or harsh verbal attack
Exemplos
The coach blistered the team after their poor performance.
Critics blistered the movie for its weak plot.
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