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Definition scalding in British English

scalding adjective

adjective
/ˈskɔːldɪŋ/
1

very hot

Example

scalding water/tea/coffee

Example

a scalding hot bath

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2

very severe

Example

a scalding attack on the government's policies

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Definition scalding in British English