Scalding: meaning, definitions and examples
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scalding
[ ˈskɔːldɪŋ ]
hot temperature
Extremely hot; burning
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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scalding |
Use when referring to extremely hot liquids or steam that can cause burns upon contact.
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burning |
Used in a range of scenarios to describe very high temperatures capable of causing damage, including fires and hot surfaces.
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roasting |
Primarily used for describing cooking at high temperatures, especially when referring to meat or vegetables in an oven. Sometimes used informally to describe extreme heat, often humorously.
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searing |
Typically used to describe cooking meat at very high heat to create a caramelized crust. Also used metaphorically to describe intense heat or pain.
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Examples of usage
- The scalding water burned his hand.
- The scalding sun beat down on the hikers.
injury
A burn or injury caused by hot liquid or steam
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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scalding |
Use 'scalding' when referring to burns caused by hot liquids or steam. It generally applies to less severe burns compared to other types.
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burn |
Use 'burn' for general situations where skin or other materials are damaged by heat, fire, chemicals, radiation, or electricity. It can vary in severity from mild to severe.
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wound |
Use 'wound' to describe a specific type of injury where there is a break in the skin, often caused by a cut, puncture, or laceration. This term usually implies that the skin is open and the tissue is damaged.
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injury |
Use 'injury' in a broader sense for any kind of physical harm or damage to the body, which may include cuts, bruises, fractures, or burns.
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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
- fervente
- abrasador
🇮🇳 उबलता हुआ
- जलता हुआ
- बहुत गर्म
🇩🇪 siedend
- brühend
- kochend heiß
🇮🇩 mendidih
🇺🇦 обпалюючий
- дуже гарячий
- киплячий
🇵🇱 wrzący
- parzący
- gorący
🇯🇵 沸騰する
🇫🇷 bouillant
- brûlant
- très chaud
🇪🇸 hirviente
- abrasador
- muy caliente
🇹🇷 kaynar
- yakıcı
- çok sıcak
🇰🇷 끓는
🇸🇦 مغلي
- حارق
- شديد السخونة
🇨🇿 vařící
- spalující
- velmi horký
🇸🇰 vriaci
- pálivý
- veľmi horúci
🇨🇳 沸腾的
- 灼热的
- 非常热的
🇸🇮 vrelo
- pekoče
- zelo vroče
🇮🇸 sjóðandi
🇰🇿 қайнап тұрған
🇬🇪 მდუღარე
🇦🇿 qaynayan
🇲🇽 hirviente
- abrasador
- muy caliente
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.
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