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scalding

 

[ ˈskɔːldɪŋ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

hot temperature

Extremely hot; burning

Synonyms

burning, roasting, searing

Examples of usage

  • The scalding water burned his hand.
  • The scalding sun beat down on the hikers.
Context #2 | Noun

injury

A burn or injury caused by hot liquid or steam

Synonyms

burn, injury, wound

Examples of usage

  • She suffered a scalding from the boiling water.
  • The scalding on his arm required medical attention.

Translations

Translations of the word "scalding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escaldante

🇮🇳 उबलता हुआ

🇩🇪 siedend

🇮🇩 mendidih

🇺🇦 обпалюючий

🇵🇱 wrzący

🇯🇵 沸騰する

🇫🇷 bouillant

🇪🇸 hirviente

🇹🇷 kaynar

🇰🇷 끓는

🇸🇦 مغلي

🇨🇿 vařící

🇸🇰 vriaci

🇨🇳 沸腾的

🇸🇮 vrelo

🇮🇸 sjóðandi

🇰🇿 қайнап тұрған

🇬🇪 მდუღარე

🇦🇿 qaynayan

🇲🇽 hirviente

Etymology

The word 'scalding' originated from the Middle English word 'scalden', which came from the Old Norse word 'skāld'. The Old Norse word meant 'to scald' or 'to poet'. Over time, the meaning of 'scalding' evolved to refer to extreme heat causing burns or injuries. The word has been used in English since the 14th century.

See also: scald.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,240, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.