scalds

[US]/skɔːldz/
[UK]/skɔldz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.(plural) burns caused by boiling water or steam
v.(3rd person singular) to burn (the skin) with boiling water, etc.; to heat (especially milk) to near boiling

Phrases & Collocations

hot scalds

water scalds

chemical scalds

severe scalds

minor scalds

thermal scalds

scalds treatment

prevent scalds

scalds first aid

scalds recovery

Example Sentences

the hot water scalds my skin.

be careful; the steam can scald you.

she scalds her tongue with hot soup.

the child accidentally scalds himself.

he scalds his hands while cooking.

the boiling water scalds the vegetables.

she scalds her skin when she spills the tea.

hot liquids can cause serious scalds.

he learned to avoid scalds in the kitchen.

using a thermometer can prevent scalds.

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