Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scaud
verb
/skɔːld/
Definition
To scald refers to heating a liquid to just below its boiling point or to burn someone’s skin with hot liquid or steam.
Examples
- She accidentally scalded her hand while pouring the boiling water.
- To scald the milk, heat it in a pot carefully until it just begins to bubble.
- The chef scalded the vegetables to preserve their color and nutrients.
Meaning
Scalding is commonly associated with cooking, as in scalding milk, but it can also refer to injuries caused by hot liquids.
Synonyms
- burn
- scorch
- parboil
- blanch
