blistering
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tər adjective
2.
(especially of sunlight, heat, etc.) very severe or intense.
3.
very fast or rapid: a blistering pace.
noun
5.
a series or group of blisters, as on a painted surface.
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noun
1.
a thin vesicle on the skin, containing watery matter or serum, as from a burn or other injury.
2.
any similar swelling, as an air bubble in a coat of paint.
3.
a relatively large bubble occurring in glass during blowing.
4.
Military. a transparent bulge or dome on the fuselage of an airplane, usually for mounting a gun.
5.
Photography. a bubble of air formed where the emulsion has separated from the base of a film, as because of defective processing.
verb (used with object)
9.
to raise a blister or blisters on: These new shoes blistered my feet.
10.
to criticize or rebuke severely: The boss blistered his assistant in front of the whole office.
11.
to beat or thrash; punish severely.
verb (used without object)
12.
to form or rise as a blister or blisters; become blistered.
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blister (ˈblɪstə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a small bubble-like elevation of the skin filled with serum, produced as a reaction to a burn, mechanical irritation, etc |
| 2. | a swelling containing air or liquid, as on a painted surface |
| 3. | a transparent dome or any bulge on the fuselage of an aircraft, such as one used for observation |
| 4. | slang an irritating person |
| 5. | slang (NZ) a rebuke |
| —vb | |
| 6. | to have or cause to have blisters |
| 7. | (tr) to attack verbally with great scorn or sarcasm |
| [C13: from Old French blestre, probably from Middle Dutch bluyster blister; see | |
| 'blistered | |
| —adj | |
| 'blistery | |
| —adj | |
| blistering (ˈblɪstərɪŋ, -trɪŋ) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (of weather) extremely hot |
| 2. | (of criticism) extremely harsh |
| 'blisteringly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
blister
c.1300, from O.Fr. blestre "blister, lump, bump," perhaps from a Scandinavian source (cf. O.N. blastr "a blowing," dat. blæstri "swelling"), or from M.Du. blyster "swelling;" perhaps ult. from PIE *bhel- (2); see bole. The verb meaning "to raise blisters on" is from late 15c.
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
blister blis·ter (blĭs'tər)
n.
A local swelling of the skin that contains watery fluid and is caused by burning, infection, or irritation.
blistering blis·ter·ing (blĭs'tər-ĭng)
n.
See vesiculation.
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Example sentences
Ensuring blistering expansion requires more and more state-directed investment, which dominates economic activity.
At their core, social networks are fostering a blistering number of personal connections and chatter online.
Each time, the economy recovered and went on to grow again at a blistering pace.
It had few people, no resources and no relief from the blistering heat.
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