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Scald Noun Skɔːld  Word Origin Hot Liquid Steam

Front scald
Back scald
verb, noun
BrE /skɔːld/
NAmE /skɔːld/
verb
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~ sth/yourself
to burn yourself or part of your body with very hot liquid or steam
Be careful not to scald yourself with the steam.
(figurative) Tears scalded her eyes.
noun
 word origin
an injury to the skin from very hot liquid or steam

For minor burns and scalds, cool the affected area under running water.

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