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scalded

/skɔːldɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does scalded mean?

verb

Past participle of scald. To burn or damage the skin with hot liquid.

Example

"She was scalded by the hot coffee and had to go to the hospital."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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