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adjective
- 1. very hot; burning: "she took a sip of scalding tea"
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Thermal burn resulting from heated fluids
Scalding is a form of thermal burn resulting from heated fluids such as boiling water or steam. Most scalds are considered first- or second-degree burns, but third-degree burns can result, especially with prolonged contact. The term is from the Latin word calidus, meaning hot. Wikipedia
