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scald

1 scald /ˈskɑːld/ verb
scalds; scalded; scalding
1 scald
/ˈskɑːld/
verb
scalds; scalded; scalding
Britannica Dictionary definition of SCALD
[+ object]
: to burn (someone or something) with hot liquid or steam sometimes used figuratively
: to put (something) in hot liquid or steam for a brief time
: to heat (a liquid) until it is very hot but not boiling
2 scald /ˈskɑːld/ noun
plural scalds
2 scald
/ˈskɑːld/
noun
plural scalds
Britannica Dictionary definition of SCALD
[count]
: a burn left on the skin that is caused by hot liquid or steam