scald
1to burn or affect painfully with or as if with hot liquid or steam.
to subject to the action of boiling or hot liquid.
to heat to a temperature just short of the boiling point: to scald milk.
to parboil or blanch (fruit, vegetables, etc.).
to be or become scalded.
a burn caused by the action of hot liquid or steam.
any similar condition, especially as the result of too much heat or sunlight.
Plant Pathology.
a blanching of the epidermis and adjacent tissues, which turn pale or dark brown, caused by extreme heat or sun exposure.
a condition resembling scald caused by improper conditions of growth or storage, as in apples, or by fungi, as in cranberries.
Origin of scald
1Other words from scald
- non·scald·ing, adjective
- un·scald·ed, adjective
- un·scald·ing, adjective
How to use scald in a sentence
New GOP primary challengers are looking to serve their Tea Party challengers a scalding hot cuppa change.
He sees his bare legs splayed out in front of him, and he sees hot brown pitch poured over them, scalding, clinging to his skin.
Why the American Revolution's Loyalists Are True Patriots | Andrew Roberts | February 12, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTHis duty it was to stand at the head of the scalding trough, watch in hand, to "time" the length of the scald, crying "Hog in!"
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousHe crouched, nerves and muscles tense, controled in spite of the torturous cloud of scalding vapor that pressed close to him.
In the semi-darkness of the cell the steaming liquid overflows, scalding my bare feet.
Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist | Alexander Berkman
He even shed some scalding tears in secret; though, to look at him, that seemed impossible.
I attempted to put my hand into one of them to the wrist, but could not get it in to the knuckles without scalding.
Journal of a Trip to California by the Overland Route Across the Plains in 1850-51 | E. S. (Eleazer Stillman) Ingalls
British Dictionary definitions for scald (1 of 3)
/ (skɔːld) /
to burn or be burnt with or as if with hot liquid or steam
(tr) to subject to the action of boiling water, esp so as to sterilize
(tr) to heat (a liquid) almost to boiling point
(tr) to plunge (tomatoes, peaches, etc) into boiling water briefly in order to skin them more easily
the act or result of scalding
an abnormal condition in plants, characterized by discoloration and wrinkling of the skin of the fruits, caused by exposure to excessive sunlight, gases, etc
Origin of scald
1Derived forms of scald
- scalder, noun
British Dictionary definitions for scald (2 of 3)
/ (skɔːld) /
a variant spelling of skald
British Dictionary definitions for scald (3 of 3)
/ (skɔːld) obsolete /
scabby
a scab or a skin disease producing scabs
Origin of scald
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