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scalding

adjectivegeneral useuncommon/iʃ.kaɫ.ˈdɐ̃.tɨ/es·cal·dan·te

Definition

1

Extremely hot, to the point of being capable of causing burns.

Usage examples

He spilled scalding coffee on his hand.
They worked under the scalding sun.

Common combinations

scalding waterscalding heat