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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).

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