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scald
1 of 5
verb
ˈskȯld
scalded; scalding; scalds
Synonyms of scald
transitive verb
1
: to burn with or as if with hot liquid or steam
2
a
: to subject to the action of boiling water or steam
b
: to bring to a temperature just below the boiling point
scald milk
3
: scorch
intransitive verb
1
: to scald something
2
: to become scalded
scald
2 of 5
noun (1)
1
: an injury to the body caused by scalding
2
: an act or process of scalding
3
: any of various conditions or diseases of plants or fruits marked especially by a usually brownish discoloration of tissue
scald
3 of 5
adjective (1)
1
archaic
: scabby, scurfy
2
archaic
: shabby, contemptible
scald
4 of 5
noun (2)
variant spelling of
skald
: an ancient Scandinavian poet
broadly
: bard
scald
5 of 5
adjective (2)
ˈskȯld
: subjected to scalding
coffee … with scald cream—Charles Kingsley
Examples of scald in a Sentence
Verb
The steam scalded his skin.
Scald the tomatoes in boiling water so that you can peel them more easily.
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With temperatures reaching 250 degrees, the groundwater can easily melt the soles of shoes and scald feet with third-degree burns.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2024
Suddenly, a lot more people were getting scalded in showers.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 19 Jan. 2024
Become a Subscriber That children are frequently scalded by hot liquids makes perfect sense.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2023
In 2016, two toddlers died after they were scalded by steam from a radiator in a Bronx apartment building.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 19 Jan. 2024
The contractor told us that the manufacturers now have guards on the hot water handle to prevent children from being scalded.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 19 Jan. 2024
The repetitive, meticulous process takes three days to complete and involves marinating the duck, scalding the skin, and hanging and drying the duck multiple times before roasting.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2024
By 2015, the wooden floors warped, scalding water gushed from faucets, the ceiling leaked and collapsed, injuring Mr. Tyler-Leonard’s back, and faulty wiring left him with blistering burns, according to court and state records and photographs shared with the Times.
—Ronda Kaysen, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2024
And the scalding thing is, all of this plays as perfectly plausible corporate behavior; so does the company’s sudden diversity frenzy after its facial-recognition software fails to recognize the faces of Black people (a scandal that’s quickly dubbed Ghanagate).
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Jan. 2024
Adjective
Several comics made light of high-risk behavior with flames, scald injury, contact injury, or burns.
—Discover Magazine, 19 Nov. 2019
Noun
There are common diseases of hellebores in the Pacific Northwest, including black spot and black death, but this pattern of damage resembles sun scald more than either of the infectious conditions.
—oregonlive, 17 Sep. 2023
Key Facts There were nearly 60,000 injuries from tap water scald burns needing hospital care in the U.S. from 2016 through 2018, researchers said, according to an analysis of national healthcare databases.
—Robert Hart, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French *escalder, eschauder, from Late Latin excaldare to wash in warm water, from Latin ex- + calida, calda warm water, from feminine of calidus warm, from calēre to be warm — more at lee
Adjective (1)
scall + -ed entry 1
Adjective (2)
alteration of scalded
First Known Use
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun (1)
1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective (1)
1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective (2)
1791, in the meaning defined above
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scald
1 of 2
verb
ˈskȯld
1
: to burn with or as if with hot liquid or steam
2
a
: to cover with boiling water or steam
b
: to bring to a temperature just below the boiling point
scald milk
3
: scorch entry 1 sense 1
scald
2 of 2
noun
: an injury to the body caused by scalding
Medical Definition
scald
1 of 2
transitive verb
ˈskȯld
: to burn with hot liquid or steam
scald
2 of 2
noun
: an injury to the body caused by scalding
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scaldverb [ T ] uk
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to burn the skin with boiling liquid or steam: I dropped a pan of boiling water and scalded my leg.
to put something in boiling water or steam in order to make it completely clean: Scald the needles to sterilize them.
food & drink
specialized to heat a liquid until it almost boils: Scald the milk and then add it to the egg and sugar mixture.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Burning, burnt & on fire
afire
aflame
alight
blaze
burn (something) down
burn sb up
burned out
burnt out
char
consume
flare
frazzled
incinerate
inflammable
on fire idiom
post-burn
reignite
scorch
self-immolation
unburnable
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[ C ] an injury to the skin caused by boiling liquid or steam
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damage to the bodyinjuryHe was treated for minor injuries.woundMost of the casualties had gunshot wounds.cutHe walked away from the car crash with only cuts and bruises. gashHe was bleeding profusely from a deep gash in his leg.scratchShe had little scratches all over her arms. lacerationA doctor's report said the laceration had cut the jugular vein.
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[ U ] a plant disease that damages leaves or fruit so that they appear burnt, caused by too much sun, by bacteria, or by pollution: Common diseases include leaf scald, rust, and mildew. Compare
sunscald
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Skin complaints & blemishes
abscess
age spot
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blotch
carbuncle
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dermatitis
jaundiced
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plica
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(Definition of scald from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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to burn someone with very hot liquid or steam: The liquid spilled out and scalded his hand.
To scald a liquid is to heat it until it almost boils: scald the milk
scalding adjective, adverb us
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/ˈskɔl·dɪŋ/
You can wash off the wax with scalding water.
(Definition of scald from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of scald
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Unprotected fires, and kettles and gas rings on the floor, cause burns and scalds.
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He was getting himself into hot water at the time—scalded is the word that springs to mind.
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I, for one, was very glad that he got out without being scalded and received an honorary degree, which we all know he deserves.
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We are making a further study of home accidents resulting in burns and scalds injuries to identify the contributory causes.
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Every year 50,000 people go into hospital as a result of burns and scalds.
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Whether one has a bad burn or is scalded, it is still very painful.
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Very early in my life as a doctor, my attention was turned to burns and scalds.
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The workers have less danger from radiation than in some respects workers in other industries have from burns, scalds, cuts, bruises, and so forth.
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She could sue if she was scalded, but not if her child was scalded.
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Many in fact were scalded and suffered very severely.
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When you have nearly 4 million unemployed, you are denying them the right to contribute as well as scalding their hearts with agony.
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One-half of the home accidents are burns as against scalds.
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I am concerned that when the child was taken into hospital with severe scalding the social services department was not informed.
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When people pressed the button, they either scalded themselves or the water came out cold.
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Are we being asked not to be scalded, but to be burnt?
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Translations of scald
in Chinese (Traditional)
燙傷, （爲了消毒）燙洗, 加熱（液體）至接近沸騰…
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烫伤, （为了消毒）烫洗, 加热（液体）至接近沸腾…
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escaldar, esterilizar con agua hirviendo, calentar sin que llegue al punto de ebullición…
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escaldar, aquecer, queimadura…
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buharla/suyla haşlamak, haşlamak, kaynama noktasına kadar ısıtmak…
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poparzyć, oparzyć, podgrzać…
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scaldverb [ T ] uk
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to burn the skin with boiling liquid or steam: I dropped a pan of boiling water and scalded my leg.
to put something in boiling water or steam in order to make it completely clean: Scald the needles to sterilize them.
food & drink
specialized to heat a liquid until it almost boils: Scald the milk and then add it to the egg and sugar mixture.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Burning, burnt & on fire
afire
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(Definition of scalded from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of scalded
scalded
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The patient was the cook, a boy of thirteen who had been scalded by boiling water.
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Bathing or any use of water must be supervised, as patients will lose the ability to sense temperature and can easily become scalded.
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Sometimes, in addition, they are scalded by pouring hot water from the kettle over them through a colander.
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That lady is, therefore, not likely to be scalded again, as she will not attempt to use the boiler.
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He was getting himself into hot water at the time—scalded is the word that springs to mind.
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You think you are running water at a reasonable temperature and suddenly you find that you are getting scalded.
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I have known cases of girls carrying hot water and slipping on the floor and being scalded.
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I, for one, was very glad that he got out without being scalded and received an honorary degree, which we all know he deserves.
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Whether one has a bad burn or is scalded, it is still very painful.
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For instance, only a few weeks ago the group did a lady's washing because the last time she did it she scalded herself.
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She could sue if she was scalded, but not if her child was scalded.
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Many in fact were scalded and suffered very severely.
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When people pressed the button, they either scalded themselves or the water came out cold.
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Since the announcement of a campaign to rescind the closure decision, the health authority has reacted like a scalded cat.
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Are we being asked not to be scalded, but to be burnt?
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A scald is slightly different from a burn, in that it’s caused by something wet (like water or steam) instead of dry heat. In spite of this difference, the treatment for scalds and for burns is essentially the same. Fortunately, this treatment is very simple and effective in most cases. If you’ve been scalded by a hot liquid, the first thing to do is apply first aid to the wound and seek medical help if needed. Then, all you have to do is take care of the scald at home while it heals!
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License: Creative Commons<\/a> 1 Stop the scalding process and remove any clothing from the area. Immediately move away from the source of the heat to prevent the scald from getting any worse. Then, remove any clothing or jewelry that’s near the scald or on top of it. This will keep the scald visible and prevent circulation to the area from being cut off if it starts to swell.[1] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source Don’t remove any clothing or accessories that are stuck to the skin; these will have to be removed by a medical professional to avoid causing any inadvertent damage. Accessories that may need to be removed include rings, necklaces, bracelets, or any other items that may cut off circulation to the affected area. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/56\/Treat-Scalds-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Treat-Scalds-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/56\/Treat-Scalds-Step-2.jpg\/aid10534662-v4-728px-Treat-Scalds-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":" License: Creative Commons<\/a> 2 Run the scald under cool water for at least 20 minutes. This will immediately soothe the injury by cooling it down and help prevent any further injury from the scald. If the pressure of the water on the skin is uncomfortable, wet a towel in the cool water and lay it gently onto the scalded area to cool it.[2] X Research source Don’t use ice or ice cold water to cool the scald, since the ice may actually cause additional damage to the tissues in your skin. You only need to run your scald under cool water as part of the proper first aid treatment for minor scalds. You don’t have to repeat this step throughout the day after you’ve done it the first time. Advertisement {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/9f\/Treat-Scalds-Step-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Treat-Scalds-Step-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/9f\/Treat-Scalds-Step-3.jpg\/aid10534662-v4-728px-Treat-Scalds-Step-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":" License: Creative Commons<\/a> 3 Refrain from putting any cream or gel on the scald at first. Although you may want to apply moisturizer or a cooling lotion to the scald, these kinds of substances will actually seal heat in the burned area and end up causing even more harm. Stick to only running cool water over the scald or using a cool compress for at least the first day of treatment.[3] X Research source The 1 exception to this rule is antibacterial soap, which you will need to use to clean the burned area. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/59\/Treat-Scalds-Step-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Treat-Scalds-Step-4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/59\/Treat-Scalds-Step-4.jpg\/aid10534662-v4-728px-Treat-Scalds-Step-4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":" License: Creative Commons<\/a> 4 Cover the affected area with cling film and assess the scald’s severity. Apply a layer of cling film over the area instead of wrapping the film around a limb to avoid cutting off circulation. Then, visually examine the scald through the film to determine how bad it is. If it’s a minor or first-degree scald, it probably doesn’t require professional medical treatment.[4] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source As an alternative, you can use a clear plastic storage bag. You’ll want to use a transparent covering, such as a clear plastic bag or cling film, in order to be able to visually assess the scald while still covering it to prevent additional injury or infection. A first-degree scald will be painful and sensitive to the touch, slightly swollen, and red. A second-degree scald will be red, swollen, and painful, and will be accompanied by blisters and some white, blotchy areas of the skin. A third-degree scald will include partial numbness and black or white spots on the scalded area of skin. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/bb\/Treat-Scalds-Step-5.jpg\/v4-460px-Treat-Scalds-Step-5.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/bb\/Treat-Scalds-Step-5.jpg\/aid10534662-v4-728px-Treat-Scalds-Step-5.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":" License: Creative Commons<\/a> 5 Seek medical help if the scald is deep or larger than your hand. A deep second- or third-degree scald will require medical treatment by a professional. If it’s a first-degree scald but is larger than your hand, it’s also serious enough to warrant a trip to the hospital.[5] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source Medical treatment for serious scalds and burns may include pain and anxiety medications, burn creams and ointments, specialty wound dressings, drugs to prevent infection, and water-based treatments to clean and stimulate wound tissue (e.g., ultrasound mist therapy). Your doctor may also give you a tetanus shot. If you’re unsure at all about whether or not to go to the hospital, remember that it’s always a better choice to go to the hospital when the scald’s not that serious than to not go to the hospital when it is serious. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/5b\/Treat-Scalds-Step-6.jpg\/v4-460px-Treat-Scalds-Step-6.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/5b\/Treat-Scalds-Step-6.jpg\/aid10534662-v4-728px-Treat-Scalds-Step-6.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":" License: Creative Commons<\/a> 6 Use over-the-counter medications for pain relief as necessary. You can use over-the-counter NSAIDs like ibuprofen (e.g., Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (e.g., Aleve) to help relieve pain and reduce inflammation. If you cannot take NSAIDs, take acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) to help with the pain.[6] X Research source Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions very closely when taking any OTC medication. Advertisement Part 2 Part 2 of 2: Caring for the Scald at Home Download Article {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/82\/Treat-Scalds-Step-7.jpg\/v4-460px-Treat-Scalds-Step-7.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/82\/Treat-Scalds-Step-7.jpg\/aid10534662-v4-728px-Treat-Scalds-Step-7.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":" License: Creative Commons<\/a> 1 Keep the area clean to ward off infection. Starting on the first day of your home treatment, use soap and cool water to wash the scalded area and prevent any bacterial infection from taking root. Be very gentle when washing the scalded skin so as not to cause any further damage to the area.[7] X Research source Wash the scalded area at least once a day to adequately protect it from infection. If the scald is on your hand or arm, avoid using that arm in tasks that could expose it to bacteria, such as cleaning or cooking. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b2\/Treat-Scalds-Step-8.jpg\/v4-460px-Treat-Scalds-Step-8.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b2\/Treat-Scalds-Step-8.jpg\/aid10534662-v4-728px-Treat-Scalds-Step-8.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":" License: Creative Commons<\/a> 2 Apply a lotion or ointment to the scald after it cools. If it’s only a first-degree or superficial scald, applying a lotion or ointment can help the scald heal faster. Scalded skin heals faster if it's kept moist. If you use a medicated ointment, it can also help control pain and prevent infection.[8] X Trustworthy Source American Academy of Family Physicians Organization devoted to improving the health of patients, families, and communities Go to source Apply the lotion or ointment several times a day. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/dc\/Treat-Scalds-Step-9.jpg\/v4-460px-Treat-Scalds-Step-9.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/dc\/Treat-Scalds-Step-9.jpg\/aid10534662-v4-728px-Treat-Scalds-Step-9.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":" License: Creative Commons<\/a> 3 Cover the scald with a loose, sterile bandage to keep it clean. This protects the scald from dirt and germs that could cause an infection. Additionally, it locks in the moisture from your lotion or ointment to keep the scald moist, which will help it heal faster.[9] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source It's okay to leave first- or second-degree scalds uncovered after the first 24 hours. Unless the scald has open blisters or broken skin, it's safe to leave it uncovered. If your scald has broken skin or an open blister, you should cover it. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/7d\/Treat-Scalds-Step-10.jpg\/v4-460px-Treat-Scalds-Step-10.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/7d\/Treat-Scalds-Step-10.jpg\/aid10534662-v4-728px-Treat-Scalds-Step-10.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"
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