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Scald
01
a first degree burn resulting from hot liquid or steam
02
the act of burning with steam or hot water
to scald
01
to injure oneself with hot liquid or steam
Transitive: to scald sb/sth
Example
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
Example
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
Example
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.
