1. burns with hot liquid or steam
Usage: third person singular present

1. burns caused by hot liquid or steam
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The hot coffee scalds her tongue.
• Steam from the kettle scalds anyone who gets too close.
• The chef scalds the milk before adding it to the recipe.
• The nurse treated several scalds from the kitchen accident.
• Minor scalds can be treated with cold water.
• The scalds on his arm were painful but not serious.