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blistered

/ˈblɪstərd/ /ˈblɪstəd/

Meanings
verb
To raise blisters on.

Examples :

"a chemical agent that blisters the skin"
medicine body physiology condition

Related Words

Illustration pointing

pointing verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher was pointing to the map on the wall. "

Illustration blister

blister noun

/ˈblɪstɚ/

A small bubble between the layers of the skin that contains watery or bloody fluid and is caused by friction and pressure, burning, freezing, chemical irritation, disease or infection.

"After carrying heavy books all day, Sarah developed a blister on her hand. "

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

Illustration arguments

arguments noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənts/ /ˈɑɹɡjəmənts/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

Illustration gardening

gardening verb

/ˈɡɑːrdənɪŋ/ /ˈɡɑːrdnɪŋ/

To grow plants in a garden; to create or maintain a garden.

"My grandmother enjoys gardening in her backyard. "

Illustration grammatical

grammatical adjective

/ɡɹəˈmætɪkəl/

Not breaching any constraints of the grammar, or morpho-syntax, of the relevant language.

"Your writing is not grammatical enough for publication."

Illustration student

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration blisters

blisters noun

/ˈblɪstərz/

A small bubble between the layers of the skin that contains watery or bloody fluid and is caused by friction and pressure, burning, freezing, chemical irritation, disease or infection.

"After hiking all day in new boots, she had painful blisters on her heels. "

Illustration numerous

numerous adjective

/ˈnjuːməɹəs/ /ˈnuməɹəs/

Indefinitely large numerically, many.

"The student had numerous assignments to complete before the weekend. "

Illustration criticise

criticise verb

/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/ /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/

To find fault (with something).

"My teacher had to criticise my essay because it lacked evidence. "

Illustration severely

severely adverb

/sɪˈvɪrli/ /səˈvɪrli/

In a severe manner.

"The storm severely damaged the school's roof. "

Illustration chemical

chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "