What is another word for scalds?
Pronunciation: [skˈɒldz] (IPA) 
Scalds are a type of skin injury caused by hot liquids or objects. There are several words that can be used as synonyms for scalds, including burns, scorch, singe, blister, char, and sear. These words describe different levels of severity of the injury and can be used interchangeably to convey the same idea. While scalds usually refer to hot liquid injuries, burns could be from any source including hot liquids, fire, or chemicals. Scorch is commonly used to refer to a mild injury that does not blister, while blisters refer to a more severe injury that causes fluid-filled blisters on the skin. Sear and char refer to the act of exposing food to high heat, resulting in a burn-like appearance.
