- boiling
- scalding
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- boiling
- scalding
This meaning refers to a very high temperature that can cause burns or injury if touched. It is often used to describe liquids like water that are heated to their boiling point.
The water is boiling.
Be careful, the soup in that pot is boiling!
This meaning specifically refers to a temperature that can cause skin burns, usually associated with hot liquids or gases. It's often used in contexts where there is a risk of injury from hot substances.
He burned his mouth with a sip of scalding coffee.
The scalding steam made her uncomfortable.
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