as in burns
a burn left on the skin that is caused by hot liquid or steam
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The regulated, toxic substance is corrosive to the skin, eyes and lungs, and high levels of exposure can lead to choking, burns and death, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Those burns take forever to heal.
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Chops, gouges, wounds it like the shadow grooves on the sidewalks—the sun is setting earlier.
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Imperfect fleshly reality occupies the stage, the region where bones crack and wounds suppurate, schlumpy humans fall for each other, and jealousy roams murderously free.
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France followed its hottest-ever day with yet more brutal temperatures as a deadly heat wave scorches much of western Europe.
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Protection from the sun is key for this plant because bright sun scorches its leaves.
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The Differences Between Instant Pot and Slow Cooker A slow cooker is a countertop appliance that simmers ingredients in a pot at a low temperature for an extended period.
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Chop up your favorite toppings while the chili simmers on the stove.
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So one of the best teams the World Cup has ever seen left without the trophy and a West German side representing a nation still bearing the scars of the Second World War triumphed.
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The agency said Sanchez-Munoz has brown hair, weighs 184 pounds, is 5 feet 8 inches tall, has a tattoo on his right bicep and acne scars on his face.
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While the director tears his hair out, the producers see the footage and sign the Minions on the spot, but their fame is short-lived with the arrival of the talkies.
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Peppler tears big chunks of it off and passes it around for everyone to try, before illustrating the culinary importance of a good pissaladière.
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Nikki Glaser quickly and delightfully sears the crowd.
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Also contaminated are fish, staples of Midwestern fish fries and fish boils, and an important part of the diet of Indigenous tribes, certain immigrant populations and communities of color.
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Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils.
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“Scalds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scalds. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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