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Scald
01
a burn or injury caused by contact with hot liquid or steam
Examples
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
Examples
The scald of vegetables in boiling water requires caution.
She warned him about the scald when pouring tea.
to scald
01
to injure oneself with hot liquid or steam
Transitive: to scald sb/sth
Examples
She scalded her hand while pouring boiling water into the cup.
The steam from the pot scalded his face as he lifted the lid too quickly.
02
to heat a liquid, especially milk or water until it boils or gets close to that degree
Transitive: to scald a liquid
Examples
The chef scalded the milk on the stovetop before incorporating it into the custard mixture.
The barista scalded the milk for the latte, ensuring a velvety texture for the coffee.
03
to briefly dip or immerse something in boiling water
Transitive: to scald food or other substances
Examples
Before peeling the tomatoes, she scalded them in boiling water to loosen the skin.
He scalded the vegetables to preserve their color before freezing them.
