Meaning of scald

Definition of scald

(noun) a burn cause by hot liquid or steam
the act of burning with steam or hot water
(verb) subject to harsh criticism; "The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday"; "the professor scaled the students"; "your invectives scorched the community"
treat with boiling water; "scald tomatoes so that they can be peeled"
heat to the boiling point; "scald the milk"
burn with a hot liquid or steam; "She scalded her hands when she turned on the faucet and hot water came out"

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