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scalding
adjective scald·ing \ˈskȯl-diŋ\
: very hot
: very critical : very harsh or severe
Full Definition of SCALDING
1
: hot enough to scald <scalding water>
2
a : having or producing the feeling of being burned <scalding sun> <scalding sand> b : scathing <scalding criticism>
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First Known Use of SCALDING
13th century
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scalding
adjective scald·ing \ˈskȯl-diŋ\
Definition of SCALDING for Kids
: very hot <scalding soup>
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