scald
Example Sentences
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These findings constitute a scalding rebuke of those who have minimized the impact of the school shutdowns.
From New York Times
Hot tubs at the edge of Lake Laugarvatn range from scalding hot to pleasantly tepid and everything in between.
From Washington Post
Pouring water at a rolling boil over saffron has the opposite effect, scalding the fragile spice.
From New York Times
In hotter months, use shade cloth or burlap to give your plants a break from the scalding sun.
From Los Angeles Times
They are blanched - or scalded - in vinegar and champagne.
From Reuters
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