Third-degree burn

/θˈɜːddɪɡɹˈiː bˈɜːn/

Third-degree burn

a deep and severe burn, caused by contact with heat, radiation, or chemicals, that destroys both epidermis and dermis

Examples

1. Third-degree burns affect the deeper tissues and nerves.

2. The accident caused third-degree burns across 70% of his body.

3. Third-degree burns even destroy hair follicles and pain receptors.

4. A 17-year-old kid in Virginia suffered third-degree burns at his summer job after he cut one down.