third-degree burn
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of third-degree burn
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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A third-degree burn is a severe burn that destroys the skin and may damage underlying tissue.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2022
A hot-water bottle applied to my capsaicin patch inflicted the perceptual equivalent of a third-degree burn, after which a cooling pack placed on the same spot brought tear-inducing relief.
From The New Yorker ● Jun. 25, 2018
The blue water at the center of Yellowstone National Park’s most famous hot springs could give you a third-degree burn in under a second.
From National Geographic ● Dec. 4, 2017
Forward Bobby Portis revealed he suffered a third-degree burn on his left foot from a heating pad in early March and is still experiencing pain.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 29, 2017
You could not touch the door handle for fear of a third-degree burn.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
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