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blistery

American  
[blis-tuh-ree] / ˈblɪs tə ri /

adjective

  1. having blisters, as paint or glass.


Etymology

Origin of blistery

First recorded in 1735–45; blister + -y 1


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The pizzas are 10 inches of thin, blistery crust that are sturdy but not crispy.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 12, 2023

Yet local and national governments seem entirely unconcerned about the precious need for available potable water, even as those struck by blistery conditions need it more than ever.

From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2023

In southern California, known to be warm and sunny year-round, a winter storm warning was issued for millions who were told to brace for unusually cold temperatures, blistery winds and snow.

From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2023

They sat on a bench beside another Guatemalan, Samuel Alexander, 28, who rested his swollen, blistery right foot on his shoe.

From New York Times ● Dec. 13, 2020

To make things worse, the air was hot and blistery, burning our cheeks as we drove on.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

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