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blistering

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As an adjective, blistering means causing blisters. As a noun, it means the practice of forming blisters on the skin, to promote blood flow and aid healing.

Meanings of blistering

9 meanings

verb

Present participle of blister

adjective

Causing blisters.
Very hot.
Harsh or corrosive.
Scornful.
Very fast.
Hot enough to raise (or as if to raise) blisters
“blistering sun”
Similar: blistery
Very fast; capable of quick response and great speed
“a hot sports car”
“a blistering pace”
“got off to a hot start”
Similar: hot, red-hot

noun

medicineveterinaryThe practice of forming blisters on the skin, to promote blood flow and aid healing.
The formation of vesicles in or beneath the skin
Similar: vesiculation, vesication

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