Pronunciation: /ˈskɔːldɪŋ/
noun a burn or injury caused by hot liquid or steam
A1 The scalding water burned my hand.
A2 She screamed in pain as the scalding liquid spilled on her.
B1 The chef accidentally spilled the scalding hot soup on himself.
B2 The scalding steam from the kettle filled the kitchen.
C1 The scalding heat of the desert was unbearable.
C2 The scalding temperatures in the steel mill made working conditions extremely difficult.
adjective causing a burning sensation; very hot
A1 The scalding water burned my hand.
A2 She accidentally spilled scalding hot coffee on herself.
B1 The scalding heat of the desert made it difficult to breathe.
B2 The scalding steam from the pot of boiling water filled the kitchen.
C1 The scalding criticism from her boss left her feeling defeated.
C2 The scalding sun beat down on the hikers as they climbed the mountain.
formal The scalding water from the kettle burned my hand.
informal I accidentally touched the scalding hot pan and now my finger hurts.
slang I can't believe I spilled that scalding tea all over myself!
figurative Her scalding remarks left a lasting impact on the team.
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