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scalding

UK
/ˈskɔːldɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɔldɪŋ/

Translations

scaldingadjective
more scalding
Comp.
most scalding
Super.
UK
/ˈskɔːldɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɔldɪŋ/
The scalding coffee burned my tongue.
Обжигающий кофе обжег мой язык.
She poured the scalding water into the cup.
Она налила кипящую воду в чашку.
Additional translations
жгучий
пылающий
Synonyms
burning
searing
scorching
blistering
hot
fiery
Antonyms
cool
cold
scaldingnoun
UK
/ˈskɔːl.dɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɔl.dɪŋ/
Used chiefly as an uncountable noun referring to the act or process of scalding.
scaldverb

scalding

Gerund

scalded
Past Simple
scalded
Past Participle
scalding
Gerund
UK
/skɔːld/
US
/skɔld/
Be careful not to scald yourself with the boiling water.
Будьте осторожны, чтобы не ошпарить себя кипятком.
He accidentally scalded his hand while cooking.
Он случайно обжег руку во время готовки.
Additional translations
обварить
Synonyms
burn
blister
sear
char
scorch

Definitions

scaldingadjective
Extremely hot; capable of causing a burn.
She took a sip of the scalding coffee and immediately regretted it.
Intense or severe, often used metaphorically to describe emotions or criticism.
His scalding remarks left her feeling hurt and embarrassed.
scaldingnoun
The act or process of scalding; exposure to very hot liquid or steam.
Proper scalding of the jars is necessary to sterilise them before canning.
scaldverb
To burn with hot liquid or steam.
Be careful not to scald yourself with the boiling water.
To heat a liquid to just below the boiling point.
The recipe instructs you to scald the milk before adding it to the mixture.
To subject food to boiling water or steam for a brief period.
You need to scald the tomatoes to make peeling them easier.
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