scalding

UK
/ˈskɔːldɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɔldɪŋ/
scaldingadjective
more scalding
Comp.
most scalding
Super.
UK
/ˈskɔːldɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɔldɪŋ/
Translations
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
Definitions
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
UK
/ˈskɔːl.dɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɔl.dɪŋ/
Used chiefly as an uncountable noun referring to the act or process of scalding.
Definitions
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

scalding

Gerund

scalded
Past Simple
scalded
Past Participle
scalding
Gerund
UK
/skɔːld/
US
/skɔld/
Translations
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
Definitions
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.
scaldnoun
Definitions
An injury to the skin caused by exposure to hot liquid or steam.
She suffered a scald on her hand after accidentally spilling boiling water.
A disease of plants, especially cereals, characterized by browning and withering of the leaves.
The farmer was concerned about the scald affecting his wheat crop this season.
The act or process of scalding.
Give the jars a quick scald before filling them with jam.
scaldadjective
Definitions
Archaic: scabby or scurvy; hence, despicable or contemptible.
Out of my sight, thou scald villain!