scald

Example Sentences

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A man whose carer forced him to take scalding hot showers and drink juice mixed with bleach has been handed a five-figure settlement from a council.

From BBC

Dogs have bitten her and knocked her over, causing her to spill scalding hot coffee.

From Seattle Times

Deep in the ocean, hydrothermal vents can tower up to 200 feet above the seafloor, belching out scalding water warmed by hot magma from underwater volcanoes.

From Washington Post

If career trends hold, he’s in one of those slumps that will make way for a scalding stretch.

From Washington Post

Preparing the cornstarch mixture first allows you to whisk the milk and cream without pause — important, as it can scald easily on the bottom of the pot.

From Washington Post