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Definition scald in American English

scald verb

[transitive] verb
/skɔld/
1

to burn your skin with very hot liquid or steam

Example

One Christmas her mother had scalded herself with the turkey fat.

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2

to heat milk until it is almost boiling

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3

if tears scald your eyes, your eyes feel hot because you are crying

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Definition scald in American English