scalding
adjective/iʃ.kaɫ.ˈdɐ̃.tɨ/low
es·cal·dan·te
Definition
Extremely hot, to the point of being capable of causing burns.
He spilled scalding coffee on his hand.
They worked under the scalding sun.
Common collocations
scalding waterscalding heat
Etymology
Do verbo 'escaldar', do latim 'excaldare' (banhar em água quente).