scald

/skˈɒld/

/ˈskɔɫd/

Scald

a first degree burn resulting from hot liquid or steam

the act of burning with steam or hot water

to scald

MAIN VERB

to injure oneself with hot liquid or steam

heat to the boiling point

treat with boiling water

subject to harsh criticism

synonyms : blister

Examples

1. Scalding the milk.

2. Immersion scalds, flame burns, chemical burns, and high voltage electrical burns typically cause third degree burns.

3. It is scalding hot liquid.

4. Did you scald the pot?