Definition of Scald

to be hurt by a scorching fluid

Examples of Scald in a sentence

Even the smallest splash of hot oil on my skin would scald it causing severe burns.  🔊

Tricia turned the shower’s hot water knob full blast which could scald her scalp.  🔊

Cooking the meat for twenty minutes longer than the recipe called for would scald it and dry it out.  🔊

Big spoonfuls of steaming, hot oatmeal scald my tongue and blistered it.  🔊

The high temperature would scald the milk in the pan and make it inedible.  🔊

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